{"product_id":"2024-kistler-chardonnay-sonoma-mountain","title":"2024 Kistler Chardonnay Sonoma Mountain","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"504\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"47\" data-start=\"4\"\u003e2024 Kistler Chardonnay Sonoma Mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e captures everything that has made Kistler one of California's benchmark Chardonnay producers: remarkable concentration balanced by precision, mineral drive, and effortless elegance. Sourced from Kistler's high-elevation Sonoma Mountain estate vineyards planted to the winery's proprietary heritage Chardonnay clone, the wine reflects volcanic soils, cool mountain nights, and meticulous Burgundian-inspired winemaking. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1114\" data-start=\"506\"\u003eThe nose is intensely aromatic, offering \u003cstrong data-end=\"617\" data-start=\"547\"\u003ewhite peach, ripe pear, Meyer lemon, citrus blossom, and lemon oil\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with subtle notes of hazelnut, crushed stone, brioche, and delicate baking spice from impeccably integrated French oak. The palate is rich and silky yet remarkably focused, revealing flavors of \u003cstrong data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"821\"\u003egolden apple, lemon curd, nectarine, ruby grapefruit, and fresh cream\u003c\/strong\u003e wrapped around a vibrant mineral core. Bright acidity provides lift and energy, carrying the wine to a long, saline finish marked by hints of chalk, toasted almond, and citrus zest. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1483\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003eWhile undeniably generous, this is not an overtly buttery or heavy California Chardonnay. Instead, it showcases the hallmark Kistler balance of power and finesse, where concentrated fruit, restrained oak, and vibrant acidity coexist seamlessly. The result is a wine that is immensely satisfying today yet structured to evolve beautifully over the next decade or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1502\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1502\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1808\" data-start=\"1503\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1503\" data-section-id=\"1ixk1vz\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1514\" data-start=\"1505\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e White peach, ripe pear, Meyer lemon, citrus blossom, hazelnut, brioche, crushed stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1702\" data-start=\"1601\" data-section-id=\"1xabusn\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1614\" data-start=\"1603\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden apple, lemon curd, nectarine, grapefruit, fresh cream, toasted almond, wet stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1808\" data-start=\"1703\" data-section-id=\"17cp08d\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1716\" data-start=\"1705\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, layered, and mineral-driven with lingering citrus, subtle spice, and saline freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2268\" data-start=\"1810\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1838\" data-start=\"1814\"\u003e2024 Sonoma Mountain\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the hidden gems in the Kistler portfolio—a Chardonnay that marries California's natural richness with the tension, structure, and longevity more commonly associated with great white Burgundy. It is exceptional alongside roasted lobster, Dover sole with beurre blanc, roast chicken with morels, or simply enjoyed on its own as a world-class expression of Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SKURNIK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31864701354057,"sku":"1377113500959","price":89.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewinemerchants.com\/products\/2024-kistler-chardonnay-sonoma-mountain","provider":"Vintage Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}