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2017 Kistler Trenton Roadhouse Chardonnay

Removed from a subterranean, temperature and humidity controlled residential cellar; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

...warm, open, savory nose of toasted almond, spring honey, crushed shell, warm white peaches and baked quince with an undercurrent of dried flowers and spices. Medium-bodied, it explodes in the mouth with intense, energetic, spice and earth-laced fruit layers strung with tangy acidity and finishes long, layered and full of verve.

96Jeb Dunnuck

...notes of honeyed stone fruits, ripe orchard notes, hints of brioche, and even a kiss of minerality. Medium to full-bodied, rounded, and textured on the palate, it has good acidity, terrific balance, and a great finish. This is classic California Chardonnay that does everything right!

95+ Vinous / IWC

...bright, punchy and wonderfully nuanced, with a good deal of phenolic intensity behind the fruit....has a real sense of structure… Citrus peel, savory herbs, menthol and dried flowers add shades of nuance to this potent Chardonnay.

93Wine Spectator

Vibrantly crisp, fresh and focused, with a minerally richness to the green apple and lemon-lime flavors, backed by vibrant acidity. Quince paste notes and hints of dried tarragon show on the juicy finish.

PRODUCER

Kistler

Founded in 1978 by Steve Kistler, Kistler Vineyards produces some of California’s most admired Chardonnay. Located in the Russian River Valley, Kistler’s Burgundian style Chardonnays have achieved a “Cult Chardonnay” status because of their traditional style and extraordinary, Grand Cru character. Recently Kistler Vineyards has also won accolades for its Pinot Noir, which Robert M. Parker Jr. predicts may eventually be even more profound and admired than the winery’s Chardonnays. But whether they are making Chardonnay or Pinot Noir, Kistler Vineyards’ wines are always highly rated and hard to acquire. The winery owns 210 acres, which it plants to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. Annual production is generally under 10,000 cases. Kistler wines are usually available only through its mailing list.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.

VINTAGE

2017 Kistler Trenton Roadhouse Chardonnay