2005 Kistler Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard
International Wine Cellar | Rating: 94
($75) Yellow-gold. Sharply focused tangerine and lime aromas are complicated by dusty minerals, white flowers and anise, with a suave undercurrent of toasty lees. Vibrant, finely etched citrus flavors expand on the palate, picking up honeyed pear and green papaya notes. This really stains the palate on the back end, leaving behind a strong echo of smoky minerals.Author: Josh RaynoldsIssue: May/June 2008Wine Advocate | Rating: 96
Consistently one of my favorite Chardonnays from this estate, the exotic 2005 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard offers hints of litchi nuts, tropical fruits, orange marmalade, and mangoes. Full-bodied, with tremendous length, terrific intensity, and an explosive bouquet, all underlaid with super, sappy acidity, this is a gorgeous white to drink over the next decade.Author: Robert ParkerWine Spectator | Rating: 89
Rich and full-bodied, with a mix of citrus, herb, green apple and pear-scented flavors that are complex, well-focused and concentrated, ending with a long, rich, smoky finish. 920 cases made.Author: James Laube
Self | Rating: 93
Author: Edward O88Self | Rating: 94
Drink Dates: 2006-2011Author: Serl ZSelf | Rating:
Completely oxidized. Cooked.Author: Tbone200Self | Rating: 80
Old.Author: Jam02110Self | Rating: 91
Toasty marshmallow wrapped around a solid core of tropical fruit. Deep and balanced, with plenty of acidity on the finish. Definitely a food wine. The Hyde Vineyard quality shows here.Drink Dates: 2008-2012Author: PurpleTeeth
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California is the heartland of wine production in the US, and the state that brought prestige to American wine thanks to the pioneers who built early wineries like Staglin, Beringer, Ridge, Mayacamas and Chateau Montelena in the 1800s. Its large geographic area ensures a great diversity in growing sites, varieties grown, and quality levels. Generalizations about the state's wines have numerous exceptions; however, a few key facts generally hold true—ample sunshine, dry weather during the growing season, and moderate winters prevail. Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon continue to dominate the state's production—albeit in continually smaller percentages, as growers continue to diversify. More than 100 different varieties can be found throughout the state.
Collector Data For This Wine
- 622 bottles owned
- 176 collectors
- Average collector rating: 90
(Out of 176 collectors)