2/9/2015 - mateo-san Likes this wine:

excellent wine. sadly this is my last one. ahhh.
one of best chardonnays < $40(?) as release price i have ever had

2/20/2014 - mateo-san wrote:

I was waiting and waiting to open this. Finally i decided to open one.
Absolutely fantastic. One of the most valuable pinot noir i have ever had if u consider the release price.. .Great.

9/12/2013 - mateo-san wrote:

I know it is too young but open one.
What a mineral driven Cab, very intense with good acidity.
Very nice. will keep for years to come.

8/16/2013 - mateo-san Likes this wine:

Really exceptional champagne in around $50 retail price range.

8/2/2013 - mateo-san Likes this wine:

Robert Parker said "The 2008 Chardonnay The Judge is exquisite." in his review of WA. Yes, indeed. The Judge is truly one of best chard. haven't disappointed me ever.

6/2/2013 - mateo-san Likes this wine:

The style is different from the previous releases. The tasting note in their website explains well. It is really like a top level white burgundy. I really love this vintage too. Excellent effort.

5/30/2013 - mateo-san wrote:

Extraordinary. I really like Shibumi's style, elegant and well balanced.
Every aspect looks just right in this wine、though it is not as rich as 2009. (which turned out good for me)

5/12/2013 - mateo-san Likes this wine:

Probably best Rudd ever. can not wait for the rest...

5/11/2013 - mateo-san Likes this wine:

It seems that all the elements are nicely integrated now.
This is an excellent wine with the price ($40?). I could see same quality that I can find in very expensive white from Burgundies. My hat's off to Varner.

4/17/2013 - mateo-san Likes this wine:

less than $30, this is my go-to chard. well balanced, nice acid & lemon zest with mineral. like 2010 more than 2009.

4/11/2013 - mateo-san Likes this wine:

very solid effort . nice.

4/7/2013 - mateo-san Likes this wine:

I like it.
Probably most seductive and elegant in Kistler's 2008 lineup.
2008 vintages of Kistler are scoring higher these days in my chart.

3/23/2013 - mateo-san wrote:

A solid wine for less than $10 wine.

11/18/2012 - mateo-san wrote:

Quick note: getting better, but still very very young. I like it. should hold on 08 kistler pinos

10/18/2012 - mateo-san wrote:

Wow. This is heavenly great. even now, amazingly drinkable. But i score this 98 for now coz it will be improved in the coming years, could be perfect.. this is one of the finest Napa cab blends since 2008 vintage.

10/13/2012 - mateo-san wrote:

Much improved from the last time. nice aroma getting more complex and good balance with raspberry/cherry flavor + spice + acidity. Very good RRV pinot. still think this could be better after 1 or 2 years for my palate.

10/11/2012 - mateo-san wrote:

Excellent chd. Great price. One of the greatest QPR.

9/29/2012 - mateo-san wrote:

still young, suggest decanting 2+ hrs before drinking for now. full-bodied, very complex with dry tannins. looong finish. excellent wine.

9/18/2012 - mateo-san wrote:

very consistent and age worthy, to me, Mount Eden estate is the most elegant California chardonnay.

7/5/2012 - mateo-san wrote:

My favorite Chardonnay from Kistler. consistent with 06. but 07 seems to be more powerful and richer.

7/4/2012 - mateo-san wrote:

Excellent. One of favorite great QPR cab. Must age10+ years. No decant time needed any more.

6/13/2012 - mateo-san wrote:

After a few hrs, this started showing up the real beauty.
very well-integrated, excellent.

5/6/2012 - mateo-san wrote:

Excellent wine. this is my third bottle. feel getting nicely aged. will wait for another six month for the next one.

4/27/2012 - mateo-san wrote:

Something like Rhone but still unique. Very aromatic, nice mineral, Another interesting white from Bedrock. Guess nice with BBQ in summer but not my favorite style for white.

4/20/2012 - mateo-san wrote:

This wine is absolutely stunning. Considering release price is $29, one of the best QPR zin i have ever tasted.

4/11/2012 - mateo-san wrote:

crisp, refreshing, light rose. best in summer, but guess won't last till then. should have bought more.

4/10/2012 - mateo-san wrote:

wow, super blight, nice acidity, well-balanced SB. One of the best SB under $25.