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1996 Kistler McCrea Vineyard Chardonnay

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Latest Sale Price

August 6, 2017 - $46

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RATINGS

96Wine Spectator

Tightly reined in, intense and deeply concentrated, with an elegant, bright core of pear, anise, hazelnut, citrus and honeyed notes, lingering long and lively on the finish.

92+ Stephen Tanzer

90-92Robert M. Parker Jr.

...with medium to full body, and a leesy, bread dough-like aroma, with plenty of honeyed citrus-like fruit intermixed with spice and smoke...

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.