May 6, 2021 - Disappointing -- this was way over the hill, "disintegrated" is the best word to describe it, consistent with the previous review.
November 22, 2020 - Medium bright gold, aging going on here; nutty, alcohol levels up after the Oregon Chards, raw alcohol notes, slight bitter finish, disjointed IMHO. I didn't like it, I think it fell apart probably 5 years ago.
This made 3rd place in the group but for me placed 2nd to last.
Curious.
Blind Dirty Dozen at Capital Seafood BH
December 28, 2019 - Oxidized
September 6, 2019 - Kleur: Medium goudgeel Aroma / bouquet: Een indrukwekkend complexe explosie van rijpe aroma's. Allereerst :een compleet assortiment van overrijp fruit zoals ananas, banaan en mango. Maar ook boenwas en kaarsvet. Gebrande (beuken) nootjes, kaneel. Smaak / Afdronk: Ook in de mond is deze wijn prachtig complex. Bij de juiste serveertemperatuur is het zuurgehalte meer dan voldoende. Geweldig mooie balans. Filmend mondgevoel. Retronasale indrukken van overrijpe mango, boenwas, kaneel en verfijnd hout. Indrukwekkend lange afdronk. Algemeen / potentieel: In het verleden werd er gestreden of Napa-Chardonnay kon concurreren met de hoogste Bourgognes uit de Côte d'Or. Wat mij betreft is deze strijd beslist. De mooiste Chardonnays van de wereld zijn afkomstig uit de Bourgogne èn uit Californië, beiden met een eigen karakter. Kistler behoort tot de beste producenten van Napa-Chardonnays met een indrukwekkend rijpingspotentieel. 50 + Kleur: 5 + Aroma / bouquet: 13 + Smaak / Afdronk: 18 + Algemeen / potentieel: 9 = 95/100
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Color: Medium golden yellow Aroma / bouquet: An impressive complex explosion of ripe aromas. First of all: a complete range of over-ripe fruit such as pineapple, banana and mango. But also wax and candle wax. Roasted (beech) nuts, cinnamon. Taste / Aftertaste: This wine is also beautifully complex on the palate. At the right serving temperature, the acid content is more than sufficient. Very nice balance. Filming mouthfeel. Retronasal impressions of overripe mango, wax, cinnamon and refined wood. Impressively long aftertaste. General / potential: In the past, it was fought whether Napa-Chardonnay could compete with the highest Burgundy from the Côte d'Or. As far as I'm concerned, this fight is decided. The most beautiful Chardonnays in the world come from Burgundy and California, both with their own character. Kistler is one of the best producers of Napa-Chardonnays with an impressive aging potential. 50 + Color: 5 + Aroma / bouquet: 13 + Taste / Finish: 18 + General / potential: 9 = 95/100
June 9, 2019 - Had last bottle last night.
Agree w previous notes.
Not all these kistler vineyard wines have faired as well.
April 4, 2019 - This Kistler has really come into its own. Amber with age, beautiful secondary notes, nuts, brioche and excellent length went outstandingly with Mediterranean sea bass at the Dock.
March 18, 2018 - Excellent. Dollars per bottle, age-worthy, chardonnay , not sure others are worthy.
August 18, 2017 - Very mature in color. Acidity is somewhat tapered on the finish. Good concentration of tropical fruit notes. Very nice.
September 7, 2014 - I think this one is just a little bit over the hill... but it was tasty!!!
May 31, 2014 - Interesting. If I didn't know what this wine was, I'd guess it to be a high quality sauvignon blanc. Very acidic and dry with lots of powdery limestone mouth feel. Lots of light, bright tropical fruits on nose and palate. Grapefruit, fresh-cut grass, hay. It has a longer and slightly heavier palate, where it shows more of the typical Kistler weight. Not sure how I feel about this. It has evolved over the years, but in an unexpected way. I like it; it's a great tasting wine, with great structure, but if it drinks like a sauvignon blanc, should I be happy I paid $80 for it direct from the vineyard?