Kistler Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay 2006
Kistler Chardonnay is made using traditional French techniques, with the winemaker himself performing the cellar work on the wines. Kistler Chardonnay has a distinct character. It is completely barrel-fermented using indigenous and cultured yeasts, is aged in 50% new French oak barrels unracked and in contact with all its fermentation lees, has undergone a malolactic fermentation, receives minimal handling and processing, and is bottled unfiltered and, generally, unfined after 11-18 months of barrel age.
Actual bottle from our inventory is pictured. These bottles are in excellent condition, from their original case and all fills are well into the neck. All bottles are as good or better than the bottle pictured.
Also available:
Kistler Chardonnay Camp Meeting Ridge 2001
Kistler Chardonnay Camp Meeting Ridge 2002
Kistler Chardonnay Durell 2001
Kistler Chardonnay Durell 2004
Kistler Chardonnay Dutton 1995
Kistler Chardonnay Dutton 1999
Kistler Chardonnay Dutton 2000
Kistler Chardonnay Dutton 2001
Kistler Chardonnay Dutton 2004
Kistler Chardonnay Hirsch 2001
Kistler Chardonnay Hudson 2001
Kistler Chardonnay Hudson 2006
Kistler Chardonnay Hyde 2003
Kistler Chardonnay Hyde 2004
Kistler Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard 1999
Kistler Chardonnay Les Noisetiers 2000
Kistler Chardonnay McCrea 1995
Kistler Chardonnay McCrea 1999
Kistler Chardonnay McCrea 2000
Kistler Chardonnay McCrea 2001
Kistler Chardonnay McCrea 2002
Kistler Chardonnay McCrea 2004
Kistler Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 1999
Kistler Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2000
Kistler Chardonnay Vine Hill 1995
Kistler Chardonnay Vine Hill 1996
Kistler Chardonnay Vine Hill 2000
Kistler Chardonnay Vine Hill 2003
Kistler Chardonnay Vine Hill 2004
International Wine Cellar
Yellow-gold color. Powerful aromas of iodine, wet rock, smoky lees and pear skin. This is all about minerality, with fruit playing second fiddle. Fleshy, smoky orchard fruit and sweet butter flavors are brightened by white flowers and candied anise, with a kiss of herbs on the back. The remarkable mineral expression of this wine reminded me of a top wine from Coche-Dury.
Score: 96.
—Josh Raynolds,
May
2009.
Wine Advocate
Previously recommended, but no tasting note given.
Score: 93-95.
—Robert Parker,
December
2008.
Wine Spectator
Offers a rich, intense, layered mix of flavors, centered around smoky fig, apricot, melon and spice. Tight, concentrated and persistent. Best from 2010 through 2014.
Score: 93.
—James Laube,
June
30,
2009.
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