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2001
Kistler Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard
(750ml)
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Producer: |
Kistler Vineyards
kistlerwine.com
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| Appellation: |
Russian River Valley - California - United States
(AVA)
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| Type: |
white
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| Varietal: |
Chardonnay
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Drink |
| Rating: |
Outstanding |
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$65.00 |
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Tasting Notes:
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tasted:
December 7, 2005
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Thomas Ivey
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93 points
"Petrol, smoke, apple, pear and mineral notes and a long full finish. Very good. "
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rated:
April 27, 2005
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The Wine Advocate
erobertparker.com
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95 points
"A brilliant effort, the 2001 Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard is tightly-knit, but full-bodied and powerful, with an oily texture buttressed by considerable acidity. Citrus oil, buttered tropical fruit, mineral, and roasted nut characteristics are present in this gorgeous offering. Full-bodied, pure yet well-structured, this terrific effort will drink well for 5-8 years.
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Best 2003-2011
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rated:
April 27, 2005
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Wine Spectator
winespectator.com
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87 points
"Intense and concentrated, with mature hints of caramel, green apple, cedar and spice, finishing with a tight smoky, cedary oak flavor and a touch of herb and citrus. Drink now through 2008. 2,765 cases made. (JL)"
Best 2003-2008
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rated:
May 27, 2005
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Stephen Tanzer
wineaccess.com/expert/tanzer
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93 points
"By Stephen Tanzer
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/Jun 04
($60) Less bright yellow than the Hudson. Reticent, pure aromas of minerals, menthol and truffle. Concentrated, precise, minerally and tactile, but still tightly wound. Very juicy, dry and sharply delineated chardonnay, finishing quite long and a bit austere. Offers terrific potential. From very poor soils, notes Kistler, who says the structure of this wine resembles that of the McCrea. 93(+?) points "
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