Kistler - McCrea Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay 2022 (750ml)
Price: $199.99
| Producer | Kistler |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Sonoma |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 7909 |
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Green-tinged, pale yellow. Newly opened morning citrus flowers, pear skin, grapefruit flesh just next to the rind and a chalky nature to the aromatics which is so distinctly McCrea. Perfectly ripe stone fruits woven with mineral undertones lead to an approach that fills and then cleanses the palate. Luxurious, long and lasting finish. Delicious.
Kistler Description
Redwoods thrive in a very rare for the area mix of Sonoma volcanics and limestone. Athearn Estate-Bottled since 1988. Located on the eastern flank bench of Sonoma Mountain where redwoods thrive in a very rare for the area mix of Sonoma volcanics and limestone. Produces one of our more elegantly scented Chardonnays, perfumed by delicate morning floral and citrus blossom aromas, leading to a chalk like, subtle, ethereal core of fruit and lovely acidity.
James Suckling: 97 Points
Green tinge to the yellow color. It’s ripe, with tropical fruit, sliced mangoes, peaches and pineapple, yet there’s a green apple note as well. It’s full-bodied and dense, with a creamy texture and a long and sophisticated finish. It shows energy and balance. Savory at the end with hints of coconut. So delicious already. Drink or hold.
Wine Spectator: 96 Points
This stunner offers lush and polished notes of peach cobbler, pineapple upside-down cake and lemon cream on a full body, with a wonderful thread of acidity and drizzle of wildflower honey, plus salted Marcona almond grace notes. Finds a balance between power and elegance. Epic finish.
Vinous: 94 Points
The 2022 Chardonnay McCrea Vineyard is a pretty dense, savory wine defined by its phenolic character, always a signature of wines from Sonoma Mountain, especially in this low-yielding vintage. Tangerine oil, hazelnut, dried flowers and spice build in a textured, ample Chardonnay of notable pedigree.
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
The 2022 Chardonnay McCrea Vineyard is a bit youthfully disjointed at this stage. It has pure scents of yellow apple and spring butter with undertones of matchstick and iodine. The medium-bodied palate features ripe pineapple and citrus fruit. It balances mouth-coating phenolic grip with fireworks of fresh acidity and has a detailed finish. It opens up after an hour in the glass and will benefit from 3-5 years to harmonize in bottle.
