2008 | Kistler Vineyards | McCrea Vineyard Chardonnay on Sale

2008 | Kistler Vineyards | McCrea Vineyard Chardonnay

White Wine: 2008 | Kistler Vineyards | McCrea Vineyard Chardonnay

The 2008 Chardonnay McCrea Vineyard reveals copious aromas of white peaches, crushed rocks, nectarines and citrus blossoms in a grand cru Chablis-like style.

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Producer: Kistler Vineyards

Ratings: WA | 92  WS | 94

Vintage: 2008

Size: 750ml

ABV: 14.1%

Varietal: Chardonnay

Country/Region: United States, California

Detailed Description

The 2008 Chardonnay McCrea Vineyard reveals copious aromas of white peaches, crushed rocks, nectarines and citrus blossoms in a grand cru Chablis-like style.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: The 2008 Chardonnay McCrea Vineyard reveals copious aromas of white peaches, crushed rocks, nectarines and citrus blossoms in a grand cru Chablis-like style.

• Wine Spectator: Fresh apple and spicy floral scents are elegant and delicate in this medium- to full-bodied white, which is impressive for its fresh, snappy fruit vitality.

Producer Information

Kistler Vineyards is a wine producer in northern California’s Sonoma County. Its considerable reputation is thanks largely to its robust, buttery Chardonnay wines, which have established Kistler as a cult winery since the 1980s. The company was founded in 1978 by Steve Kistler and remains a family-owned and operated winery. It is a relatively small producer, making just 35,000 cases annually, much of which is sold through its significant mailing list. Kistler’s focus is the Burgundy varieties, making 10 vineyard-designated Chardonnay wines and four designated Pinot Noir wines. The fruit comes from three AVAs within Sonoma: Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Mountain and Carneros (which overlaps with the Napa Valley AVA). Kistler is seen as one of the pioneers of the buttery, fruit-driven Chardonnays that have come to be closely associated with California. In the winery, the use of small, new-oak barriques and malolactic fermentation have been used over the years to achieve this style of wine.