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2022 Kistler Stock Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay

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July 6, 2025 - $92

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RATINGS

97James Suckling

Lots of Meyer lemons, dried seaweed, heather and mussel shells on the nose. Medium-bodied with density and firmness. Plenty of tightness and length.

96+ The Wine Advocate

...opens with pure scents of saline and seashell, grapefruit and tangerine oil, white pepper and spice...palate is arresting with its pure, ripe citrus and honey-nut layers and luxuriously silky texture...lent energy and a shimmery feel by a taut spine of acidity and finishes with tremendous length.

96Vinous / IWC

Deep, bold and luscious...stands out from the rest of the wines in this range because of its textural depth and overall intensity.

96Jeb Dunnuck

...pours a bright yellow hue and is all about its saline feel both on the nose and the palate...has notes on the nose of lime and green apples followed by a weightless feel on the palate, but then there’s a ripe side to the wine as well, with a custardy finish along with a savory, light umami touch. Medium to full-bodied...

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

2022 Kistler Stock Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay