Kistler Vineyard Russian River Chardonnay 1999 chardonnay Remarkably consistent

Remarkably consistent

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its tray goes directly from the oven to the table in 10 minutes

it is serious and a little austere

A strong argument can be made that in 2001

Kistler Vineyard Russian River Chardonnay 1999 chardonnay Remarkably consistentA wonderful Californian wine from Sonoma Valley. An awesome effort is the 1999 Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard. There are 2,000 cases produced from this Russian River vineyard surrounding the Kistler winery. It exhibits tell tale minerality as well as a gorgeous nose of white fruits, citrus oils, nuts, minerals, smoke, and butter. With fabulous intensity, purity, and an expansive, multi layered mid palate, this powerful, impeccably balanced, restrained