2015 Chardonnay Stone Flat Vineyard
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The 2015 Chardonnay Stone Flat Vineyard opens with wonderfully seductive tropical fruit notes of fresh pineapple, green guava and passion fruit with compelling sparks of lemon zest, wet pebbles, baking bread and cashew pieces plus a touch of fresh ginger. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is bursting with exotic fruits and zesty nuances with a decadent oiliness to the texture plus a racy line to deliver a very long, invigorating finish.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2015 Chardonnay Stone Flat Vineyard is marked by expressive citrus and floral notes, with a bit more lift, translucence and brighter acids than the Durrell, which lies a few feet away and is planted with the same clonal material, but on different rootstock. Even with all of the natural richness of the year, the Stone Flat is quite gracious and delicate. Bright, saline notes extend the finish nicely.
Kistler's 2015 Chardonnay Stone Flat Vineyard is rich, viscous and intense. Dried pear, apricot, orange blossom, sweet spices and vanillin make a strong opening statement. On the palate, the wine is a bit lighter than the first impression, with good aromatic lift. Pastry, baked apple and mint round things out nicely. The interplay of rich flavors and light to medium-bodied structure is quite appealing.
About the producer
Kistler’s Chardonnays are some of the world’s most sought-after. This cult Californian producer crafts small volumes of exceptional, rich and generous, yet mineral and precise wines. With almost the entire production sold directly to their mailing list, the wines are also incredibly hard to find.