Kistler - Trenton Roadhouse Vineyard Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2023 (750ml)
Price: $199.99
| Producer | Kistler |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Sonoma |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 8551 |
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Bottled since 2009. Straddling a south facing hilltop comprised of Gold ridge soils, like the Vine Hill and Dutton vineyards, but the finest grained sand of any of those sites. A soil influenced Chardonnay noted by vaulted green-orchard and yellow-citrus fruit aromatics, resounding minerality and complex earthy sulfides.
Kistler Description
Green-tinged yellow to pale yellow. Lifted, poised and pretty aromatics of newly pollinated citrus flowers and yellow orchard fruit skins peppered with hints of crushed rock. Ripe pitted fruit flavors, pinned by lovely natural acidity fills make for a notable entrance on the palate. Often in many ways prettier than our other Chardonnays with an elevated distinct mix of light floral and fruited perfumes, more top notes, woven throughout its soil influenced notes. Well weighted and lasting finish. Delicious.
Wine Spectator: 98 Points
This is impressive, showing both power and restraint. Rich, succulent and distinctive, with notes of roasted almond praline, apple pastry and vanilla cream, along with buttery shortbread. Offers a mouthwatering core of lemon sorbet and creamsicle, plus lemon oil and lemon verbena details. The power comes from the mouthwatering acidity, which cranks up the flavors and finish.
James Suckling: 97 Points
An ethereal, melted, creamy white that's silky in texture and so ripe and rich in flavor on a full body. Mouth-coating flavors of poached pears, creme brulee, lemon meringue and vanilla bean expand in the glass. Difficult not to drink it now, but best from 2030.
Vinous: 96 Points
The 2023 Chardonnay Trenton Roadhouse is another super-impressive wine in this range from Kistler. Aromatic and light on its feet, the 2023 is attractive with its gracious, poised personality. Citrus, white flowers, chalk, slate and dried herbs lend nuance to this decidedly translucent, ethereal Chardonnay. The Trenton Roadhouse is all about subtlety.
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
The 2023 Chardonnay Trenton Roadhouse bursts from the glass with intense aromas of peach, quince paste, honey, citrus blossoms and flint. The full-bodied palate pairs intensely concentrated, flint-laced flavors with mouthwatering acidity, and it has a very long, dynamic finish.
