

The vineyard was the creation of the Kistler family and was founded in 1978 and has made a name for itself through consistency, quality and stellar wines, without the use of any marketing whatsoever. Both their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are crafted utilizing classic Burgundian techniques.
The Chardonnay comes from ten vineyard designate sites, all with distinct regional characteristics. Each site utilizes the same California heritage selection clone but each wine develops their own personality through traditional winemaking techniques. The Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Mountain, and Carneros AVA’s fruit is used to produce their fine wines. Kistler Pinot Noir is intense, highly extracted and oaked to perfection. Aged for up to 14 months in only new French oak, these celebrated wines are always unfined and unfiltered. Kistler is undeniably one of the world’s finest estates and is passionate and dedicated about mixing Burgundy style wines with the essence of the beautiful fruit from Sonoma.
The Kistler Chardonnay Parmelee Hill / Stone Flat Vineyard 2018 is a refined expression of Chardonnay sourced from the cool, rocky Sonoma region. Kistler, a pioneer in California's Burgundian-style winemaking, utilizes Old Wente vines and a meticulous winemaking process involving whole-cluster pressing and full malolactic fermentation in French oak. This wine features a complex bouquet of lemon zest, honeysuckle, and white flowers, complemented by notes of peach, nuts, and minerality. The palate reveals bright acidity and a creamy texture, leading to a long, elegant finish with hints of toast and tropical fruit. Limited in production, this wine is crafted for aging, promising further development over the next decade.
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