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2022 Kistler Durell Vineyard Chardonnay

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RATINGS

98James Suckling

Candied lemons, pineapple rind and hints of toasted oak. Some minerals, pie crust and caramel. It’s full-bodied and lightly oily, yet tangy at the same time. Hints of peach skin. Some flintiness underneath.

96Wine Spectator

An impressive white, with dense notes of grilled peach, dried mango, lemon cream and honeysuckle at the core, plus grace notes of caramelized pineapple, orange blossoms, lime sherbet and candied ginger. A fresh thread of acidity gives the flavors plenty of vibrancy. Details of salted melon and lemon verbena emerge on the finish.

96Vinous / IWC

A vivid and expressive wine, the Durrell marries brightness with textural resonance. Citrus confit, white flowers, spice, tangerine peel and mint fill out the layers.

94Jeb Dunnuck

...delicate notes of flint, green apples, candied lemon, and melon. It offers a delicate feel on the palate, with a kiss of sweet pear fruit through the midpalate, and floats away with a long, graceful finish.

93The Wine Advocate

...focused on flint, iodine and candle smoke...light-bodied palate balances a gently creamy texture with bright, mouthwatering acidity. It features pure, saline-tinged flavors and has a long, perfumed 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.

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

2022 Kistler Durell Vineyard Chardonnay