Kistler - Stock Ranch Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2023 (750ml)
Price: $199.99
| Producer | Kistler |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Sonoma |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 8241 |
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James Suckling: 97 Points
Plenty of ripeness, richness and creaminess to match the brilliant lemon flavors in this full-bodied wine. Lemon zest, key lime pie, creme brulee and tangerine flavors make for a vibrant palate backed by fresh acidity. So pure and vivid to taste. Only the second vintage for this, the most coastal of their vineyards.
Wine Advocate: 96 Points
The 2023 Chardonnay Stock Ranch comes from a site Kistler first planted in 2016. Located on a ridge at 800 feet above the Bohemian Highway just north of the town of Occidental, it's influenced by both heat from Sonoma Valley and fog and coastal breezes from the Pacific Ocean. This second iteration is expressive and energetic. It bursts from the glass with pure scents of lime peel, saline and oystershell, and as it warms in the glass, it reveals wafts of quince paste and honey. The palate is just as singular, offering unparalleled concentration and tremendous floral perfume. Taut, linear acidity provides an effortless balance, and it has a hauntingly long finish.
Vinous: 95 Points
The 2023 Chardonnay Stock Ranch is once again very pretty and expressive. In this cool, late-ripening vintage, Stock Ranch might not be the most favored site in the lineup. Citrus peel, chalk, slate, mint and dried herbs are all laced together. I especially admire the wine's energy, even if the overall impression is of a rather lithe, nervy Chardonnay that very much reflects the style of a year marked by fog, cold weather and a long, extended harvest.
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