2017 Kistler Hyde Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay

Kistler Vineyards is a small family owned winery in the Russian River Valley. They specialize in producing Burgundy style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The winery was founded in 1978 by the Kistler family. They own some of the best vineyards in Napa and Sonoma, including Dutton Ranch (Russian River Valley) in Western Sonoma County. The winery was founded in 1978 by Steve Kistler and Mark Bixler. Kistler Vineyards has built a reputation for its dedication to making wines that express the unique terroir of the various vineyards they source from.

Kistler is best known for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs, which consistently receive high ratings and critical acclaim. The winery produces a range of single-vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, often named after the vineyard from which the grapes originate. Some of the notable vineyards that Kistler works with include Dutton Ranch, Hudson Vineyard, and Cuvee Cathleen. Kistler follows a minimal intervention philosophy of winemaking, with the goal of allowing the natural qualities of the grapes and vineyard to shine through in the wines. They use traditional winemaking techniques and often ferment their wines with indigenous yeasts. Kistler wines are produced in relatively small quantities, making them highly sought after by collectors and wine enthusiasts. The limited production adds to their exclusivity. In recent years, the winery has adopted biodynamic farming practices in some of its vineyards. This holistic approach to farming is aimed at improving the health and vitality of the vineyards and grapes.

The Kistler Hyde Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay is a wine from the Carneros region in California, made from Chardonnay grapes from the Hyde Vineyard. This wine is considered one of the best Chardonnays from California and is often compared to the prestigious wines from the Burgundy region in France. The Kistler - Hyde Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay is characterized by a rich, full flavor with notes of peach, apricot, honey and vanilla. The wine has a good balance between fruitiness and wood aging, which makes the flavors very elegant. It is a wine with a lot of structure and length and a beautiful finish. The Kistler - Hyde Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay is often served with fish dishes, poultry and cheese. It is also a great wine to drink on its own as an aperitif or during a special dinner. This wine is only produced in limited editions and is often difficult to find, which is why it is often seen as a collector's item.

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