2021 Kistler Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
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| Region | |
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| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2034 |
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Description
Kistler Vineyards is a small family winery in the Russian River Valley. They specialize in producing Burgundy-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. 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.
Kistler's Pinot Noir vineyards in the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast contain several high-quality clones of both Burgundian and American origin. Yields are kept low by short pruning and thinning. The harvested grapes are cold macerated in their free-flowing juices. This method allows for a higher concentration of aromas without introducing additional tannins into the juices. Fermentation takes place in the Burgundian style in small fermentation tanks with a narrow, open top. In total, the 'cuvaison' (cold maceration + alcoholic fermentation) lasts up to 4 weeks. The young wine is then aged for 14 months in 100% new French oak barriques, after which it is bottled unfined and unfiltered. Decanting to separate wine from sediment and/or aerating in carafe: decant into a carafe 30 minutes before serving to allow the young wine to breathe. You can also use large, wide glasses and pour a little wine at a time. Any deposit is a sign of quality and originality.
The Kistler Russian River Valley Pinot Noir has an intense, deep purple color. Lively nose, full of primary (fruit) aromas of black and blueberries and violets, supported by aging nuances such as graphite and cedar wood (cigar box). The mouthfeel is fantastic, fresh and powerful at the same time, intensely concentrated and pure, ending in a captivating, wild finale in which the minerality is completely released. Serve: 16-18°C. Storage: surprisingly quickly accessible, but becomes even more complex with extra bottle storage. Due to its great freshness, fruitiness, minerality and complexity, this is a very special wine for gastronomy. Great with classic duck, partridge or wild pigeon breast with a sweet and sour cherry, cranberry or berry sauce. Ideal wine for the hunting season, with the emphasis on wild boar, deer, hare, old-fashioned delicious with a garnish of vegetables and fruit. Fancy an adventure? Try this wine slightly chilled with Cajun-seasoned or grilled tuna or marlin steaks!
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Region | Californie |
| Appellation | Russian River Valley |
| Winery | Kistler Vineyards |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2034 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| James Suckling rating | 97 |
| Vinous rating | 92 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Soepel, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 95
Reviewed by:
Erin Brooks
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2024 - 2035
The 2021 Pinot Noir Laguna Ridge Vineyard has broody scents of rhubarb, blueberry, lilac and lavender, plus alluring botanical undertones. The medium-bodied palate balances an intense core of layered, briary fruit with loads of grainy tannins, and vibrant acidity gives a shimmery feel to the long, flavorful finish.
Published: Aug 31, 2023
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James Suckling
Plenty of strawberry and orange peel character with hints of spice and mineral character. Full yet tight and focused with very fine tannins that run the length of the wine. You don’t see it but it pulls at the end. Excellent pinot. Drinkable but give it three or four years. Drink after 2025.
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Vinous
92
Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
From: California North Coast: Eyes Wide Open (Jan 2022)
The 2020 Pinot Noir Laguna Ridge is one of the highlights in this range from Kistler. It offers up generous red/purplish fruit, lavender, sage, rose petal, mint, spice and hard candy. There's a good bit of exuberance, or at least as much as it was possible in 2020. Here, though, the fruit was picked a day later than originally intended because lightning strikes began the night before.
- By Antonio Galloni on August 2022
The 2020s from Kistler are a bit chaotic. In that sense, the wines will give readers a very good idea of the challenges of the vintage across several appellations in Sonoma County. Winemaker Jason Kesner was about to start harvest at Silver Belt in mid-August but was forced to call off the crews because of lightning storms. Those storms quickly set off what became known as the LNU Lightning Complex fires that wreaked havoc throughout California. Kesner was faced with a series of brutal decisions that came down to a choice of picking earlier than planned or not making wine at all. The core of harvest, which usually takes ten days, took six in 2020. Overall, the wines are typical of the year. Some are very light and edgy; others have a bit more mid-palate depth and textural presence. It is a vintage in which site signatures are not fully expressed. These are good wines for the vintage, but the challenges of the growing season were just too great to overcome.
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Kistler Vineyards is a small family winery in the Russian River Valley. They have specialized in producing Burgundy type Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The winery was founded in 1978 by the Kistler family. They own some of the very 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 from which they come.
Kistler's production
Kistler is best known for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs, which consistently receive high scores and critical acclaim. The winery produces a range of single-vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, often named after the vineyard the grapes come from. Some of the well-known vineyards Kistler works with include Dutton Ranch, Hudson Vineyard and Cuvee Cathleen. Kistler follows a winemaking philosophy with minimal intervention, with the aim of bringing out the natural qualities of the grapes and the vineyard in the wines. They use traditional winemaking techniques and often ferment their wines with native yeasts. Kistler wines are produced in relatively small quantities, making them highly sought after by collectors and wine enthusiasts. The limited production contributes to their exclusivity. In recent years, the winery has transitioned to using biodynamic farming methods in some of its vineyards. This holistic approach to farming aims to improve the health and vitality of the vineyards and grapes.
Kistler Vineyards is a small family winery in the Russian River Valley. They specialize in producing Burgundy-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. 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.
Kistler's Pinot Noir vineyards in the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast contain several high-quality clones of both Burgundian and American origin. Yields are kept low by short pruning and thinning. The harvested grapes are cold macerated in their free-flowing juices. This method allows for a higher concentration of aromas without introducing additional tannins into the juices. Fermentation takes place in the Burgundian style in small fermentation tanks with a narrow, open top. In total, the 'cuvaison' (cold maceration + alcoholic fermentation) lasts up to 4 weeks. The young wine is then aged for 14 months in 100% new French oak barriques, after which it is bottled unfined and unfiltered. Decanting to separate wine from sediment and/or aerating in carafe: decant into a carafe 30 minutes before serving to allow the young wine to breathe. You can also use large, wide glasses and pour a little wine at a time. Any deposit is a sign of quality and originality.
The Kistler Russian River Valley Pinot Noir has an intense, deep purple color. Lively nose, full of primary (fruit) aromas of black and blueberries and violets, supported by aging nuances such as graphite and cedar wood (cigar box). The mouthfeel is fantastic, fresh and powerful at the same time, intensely concentrated and pure, ending in a captivating, wild finale in which the minerality is completely released. Serve: 16-18°C. Storage: surprisingly quickly accessible, but becomes even more complex with extra bottle storage. Due to its great freshness, fruitiness, minerality and complexity, this is a very special wine for gastronomy. Great with classic duck, partridge or wild pigeon breast with a sweet and sour cherry, cranberry or berry sauce. Ideal wine for the hunting season, with the emphasis on wild boar, deer, hare, old-fashioned delicious with a garnish of vegetables and fruit. Fancy an adventure? Try this wine slightly chilled with Cajun-seasoned or grilled tuna or marlin steaks!
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Region | Californie |
| Appellation | Russian River Valley |
| Winery | Kistler Vineyards |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2034 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| James Suckling rating | 97 |
| Vinous rating | 92 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Soepel, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 95
Reviewed by:
Erin Brooks
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2024 - 2035
The 2021 Pinot Noir Laguna Ridge Vineyard has broody scents of rhubarb, blueberry, lilac and lavender, plus alluring botanical undertones. The medium-bodied palate balances an intense core of layered, briary fruit with loads of grainy tannins, and vibrant acidity gives a shimmery feel to the long, flavorful finish.
Published: Aug 31, 2023
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
Plenty of strawberry and orange peel character with hints of spice and mineral character. Full yet tight and focused with very fine tannins that run the length of the wine. You don’t see it but it pulls at the end. Excellent pinot. Drinkable but give it three or four years. Drink after 2025.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
92
Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
From: California North Coast: Eyes Wide Open (Jan 2022)
The 2020 Pinot Noir Laguna Ridge is one of the highlights in this range from Kistler. It offers up generous red/purplish fruit, lavender, sage, rose petal, mint, spice and hard candy. There's a good bit of exuberance, or at least as much as it was possible in 2020. Here, though, the fruit was picked a day later than originally intended because lightning strikes began the night before.
- By Antonio Galloni on August 2022
The 2020s from Kistler are a bit chaotic. In that sense, the wines will give readers a very good idea of the challenges of the vintage across several appellations in Sonoma County. Winemaker Jason Kesner was about to start harvest at Silver Belt in mid-August but was forced to call off the crews because of lightning storms. Those storms quickly set off what became known as the LNU Lightning Complex fires that wreaked havoc throughout California. Kesner was faced with a series of brutal decisions that came down to a choice of picking earlier than planned or not making wine at all. The core of harvest, which usually takes ten days, took six in 2020. Overall, the wines are typical of the year. Some are very light and edgy; others have a bit more mid-palate depth and textural presence. It is a vintage in which site signatures are not fully expressed. These are good wines for the vintage, but the challenges of the growing season were just too great to overcome.
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Kistler Vineyards is a small family winery in the Russian River Valley. They have specialized in producing Burgundy type Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The winery was founded in 1978 by the Kistler family. They own some of the very 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 from which they come.
Kistler's production
Kistler is best known for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs, which consistently receive high scores and critical acclaim. The winery produces a range of single-vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, often named after the vineyard the grapes come from. Some of the well-known vineyards Kistler works with include Dutton Ranch, Hudson Vineyard and Cuvee Cathleen. Kistler follows a winemaking philosophy with minimal intervention, with the aim of bringing out the natural qualities of the grapes and the vineyard in the wines. They use traditional winemaking techniques and often ferment their wines with native yeasts. Kistler wines are produced in relatively small quantities, making them highly sought after by collectors and wine enthusiasts. The limited production contributes to their exclusivity. In recent years, the winery has transitioned to using biodynamic farming methods in some of its vineyards. This holistic approach to farming aims to improve the health and vitality of the vineyards and grapes.