2002 Kistler Chardonnay McCrea Vineyard
Reviews of 2002 Kistler Chardonnay McCrea Vineyard
90 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
December 2003
...distinctive composty/earthy component along with notes of liquid minerals, grapefruit, buttered citrus, and a steely, green-tinged flavor profile reminiscent of a full-bodied French Chablis on steroids. This impressive yet austere, intense Chardonnay should age nicely for 7-8 years.
91 points, Stephen Tanzer
June 2005
($60) Full yellow. Slightly reduced aromas of orange oil and lemon peel. Then firm-edged, citric and stony, with lively acidity and good floral lift giving the wine a refreshing character. Finishes dry in a positive way. 91 points
About 2002 Kistler Chardonnay McCrea Vineyard
About the Winery Kistler
Kistler Vineyards is a small family-owned winery based in the Russian
River Valley. They specialize in the production of Burgundian-style
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It was founded in 1978 by the Kistler
family. The first vintage in 1979 produced around 3000 cases and the
winery has slowly been growing towards its goal level of production,
25,000 cases per annum. The source their grapes from some of the
finest Napa and Sonoma County vineyards and they produce their own
estate-grown and produced wines as well.
About the Wine
"Combines the lovely sweetness of fully ripe fruit with a strong sense of underlying minerality. Its sharply focused flavors are of stone fruits and wet stones. A most harmonious and generous wine which conveys a strong impression of soil character...The Chardonnays from this vintage are well structured, sharply delineated wines which at the same time manage to exhibit a large measure of subtlety and nuance. They are classic wines with a solid core of ripe fruit at their center without being fruit-driven or dominated by transitory floral or high-toned fruit esters..."
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