Kistler Chardonnay Sonoma Mountain 750ML

Overview

Kistler Chardonnay Sonoma Mountain 750ML is a mountain-grown Chardonnay that leans citrusy and mineral first, then finishes with a quiet, nutty richness. It’s built for precision rather than overt butteriness.

Hamptons Tasting Notes

Tangerine zest, lemon curd, and crisp yellow apple lead, followed by white flowers and hazelnut. The palate is medium-bodied and tightly shaped, ending chalky and saline with a long, clean lift.

Style & Specs

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay (Kistler clone)
• ABV: 13%
• Vineyard/site note: sourced from McCrea Vineyard; red volcanic and fine-grained chalky soils
• Fermentation: native yeast, in barrel; full malolactic fermentation
• Élevage: 11 months in barrel (no bâtonnage), then ~3 months in stainless before bottling; unfined & unfiltered

Food Pairings

• Seared scallops with lemon-butter sauce
• Roast chicken with herbs
• Grilled lobster
• Creamy mushroom pasta
• Aged Gruyère or Comté

Why Buy This Bottle

• Mountain structure: citrus energy and mineral tension with real length.
• Serious, cellar-friendly build without heavy oak sweetness.
• A benchmark restaurant-style Chardonnay when you want precision with texture.