2017 Kistler Chardonnay Stone Flat Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (17) Avg Score: 93.2 points

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  5/14/2024 - agnorger Likes this wine: 94 Points

  This a fantastic wine. The balanced acidity and fruit profile is as good as it gets IMHO. I think it will continue for a few more years so no rush if you still have some. Paired with pasta, spring peas from my garden a little cream fraisch mint and other herbs. Perfect

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  5/4/2024 - O'Meara Likes this wine:

  This was in a fine spot. It’s big and round with mouth watering stone fruit flavors. The acidity has really integrated and softened. The tertiary flavors have not really come out, but given the softness of the palate, I would recommend drinking sooner rather than later. Great with pasta ai gamberi.

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  4/9/2023 - markydecker Likes this wine: 94 Points

  It’s a fine line for the winemaker, balancing ripe fruit, extraction, acidity, but the Kistler team always seems to pull it off handily. White peaches, pineapple, mango, all in great balance with mouthwatering acidity. Nice streak of minerality and crushed limestone adds to the complexity. Every now and then I’m in the mood for a big Cali chard and this one always delivers.

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  2/16/2023 - westywines Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Very nice acidity and less buttery when cooled down in ice bucket. Went very well with seafood salad and vegetable risotto.

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  12/23/2022 - mflesh wrote:

  Sweeter young Kistler fruit. Meyer Lemon Creme Brulee, coconut spice cookie, graham cracker, a dash of tropical character thrown in. Pretty darn delicious. Great balance here. I'm a fan of Kistler being consumed within 5-7 years post vintage, which is right where we are here (although sometimes you definitely can get surprised by a 12 year old McCrea that comes in fast and hot from left field!). Always enjoy Kistler since it's not really one that I have too much of yet really haven't had a bad experience!

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