Kistler, Russian River Valley, Vine Hill Vineyard, Chardonnay 2005 Napa Valley From its saturated black purple

From its saturated black purple color

Full-bodied

Very Good - Winehog

It needs time to develop its nuances

It exhibits a dense purple color as well as gorgeous aromatics of smoky blackberry and cassis fruit

Kistler, Russian River Valley, Vine Hill Vineyard, Chardonnay 2005 Napa Valley From its saturated black purple95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate A crisp, elegant yet powerful, mineral dominated effort, the 2005 Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard is reticent at present, exhibiting scents of lemon oil, white currants, peaches, and orange rind. With striking intensity, great elegance, richness, precision, and delineation, this beautiful Chardonnay brought to mind a top notch French Corton Charlemagne. (RP) (12 2006) 93 points Wine Spectator Aromatically complex,