Kistler
Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay
I'm not in the mood to apologize. Because sometimes the secret you don't want to get out is that big Chards are the bees knees, the slap on the back you need to get to get that skip back in your step, the rock ballad you blast at full volume (windows up, natch)...And really, what's not to like in this crushed cashew-laid-over -candied-lemon-peel pleaser, this fleshy white peach-riddled hothouse flower, this pineapple custard cutie?? But in all seriousness, there is straight-up respectable structure here, pert-enough acidity to be fresh-ish, and a lingering finish with just enough soupçon of minerality to be decent. In short, what's not to like? ***Don't be haters, yo***
I'm not in the mood to apologize. Because sometimes the secret you don't want to get out is that big Chards are the bees knees, the slap on the back you need to get to get that skip back in your step, the rock ballad you blast at full volume (windows up, natch)...And really, what's not to like in this crushed cashew-laid-over -candied-lemon-peel pleaser, this fleshy white peach-riddled hothouse flower, this pineapple custard cutie?? But in all seriousness, there is straight-up respectable structure here, pert-enough acidity to be fresh-ish, and a lingering finish with just enough soupçon of minerality to be decent. In short, what's not to like? ***Don't be haters, yo***
5 people found it helpfulMay 21st, 2015Lovely minerality in a CA chardonnay, nice balance and texture
Lovely minerality in a CA chardonnay, nice balance and texture
Dec 14th, 2014Fantastic. At Hubkas. With gnocchi and truffles
Fantastic. At Hubkas. With gnocchi and truffles
Feb 28th, 2016Honeyed peaches and citrus zest on the nose. The palate is viscous with beeswax, petrol, almonds, cashews, apricots, candied Meyer lemon peel, and peach pit. Finishes cleanly with wet stones and a hint of caramel.
Honeyed peaches and citrus zest on the nose. The palate is viscous with beeswax, petrol, almonds, cashews, apricots, candied Meyer lemon peel, and peach pit. Finishes cleanly with wet stones and a hint of caramel.
Jan 1st, 2016Very creamy, ripe fruit, not balanced lacking acidity
Very creamy, ripe fruit, not balanced lacking acidity
Nov 27th, 2015Notes of green apple (jolly rancher!) and the expected butter on the nose and the finish. Surprisingly tart but not too dry, good minerality
Notes of green apple (jolly rancher!) and the expected butter on the nose and the finish. Surprisingly tart but not too dry, good minerality
Jan 25th, 2015Little closed on the nose. Amazing integration on the palate.
Little closed on the nose. Amazing integration on the palate.
Aug 14th, 2014