2008 Kistler Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (39) Avg Score: 92.2 points

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  5/3/2020 - AllRed wrote:

  A found bottle that had gone missing/been presumed drunk. Deep color with notes of lemon and something a bit nutty. That turns to key lime and butterscotch. Flavors of citrus fruit- lime and lemon- along with vanilla cream and hints of spice. Pairs nicely with supper. Not bad- in fact, we like it we think- but perhaps the best way to describe this is more interesting than good...

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  2/6/2020 - hsacks Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Medium yellow color. Aromas of pears, almonds, minerals and citrus oil. Ripe, well-balanced fruit in the mouth with excellent depth and length. Nicely long and complex on the palate. Surprisingly fresh and intact for a 12 year old California Chardonnay but drink up!

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  10/8/2018 - cbforever1 wrote: 91 Points

  Clearly a USA chard. Still, is creamy and powerful as it we all expect but retains excellent freshness and lightness. Finishes quite bitter and oaky

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  4/28/2018 - AllRed wrote: 93 Points

  4th Saturday Group brown bagger (Our house): Blind. Banana and subtle toasty marshmallow notes. Pale color. Terrific apple fruit with a nice tropical edge. Good oak- has integrated very nicely here. 93+ pts.
  
  I did not pick this out as the Kistler, as I've had expected a darker color and more noticeable oak. When these are "on" they're tough to beat, but there's been so many over the years that have either oxidized or aged too quickly.

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  4/8/2018 - MaineMark Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Nose and pallet were predominately apricot and honeysuckle, but this wine is not really about the fruit. It is more about the mouthfeel, which is incredibly soft (buttery?) at this point, and a long and complex finish. I don't see it getting any better with more age, so drink up!

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