2020 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard
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The 2020 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard comes across as a bit compact and lacking its customary depth. Then again, this is 2020. There is good initial brightness and energy, but the mid-palate feels a bit empty, which is typical of the year.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Jeb Dunnuck
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The fruit of the 2020 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard is more pronounced, with banana peel and pineapple on the nose. On the palate, the wine reveals a marine influence along with delicate notes of matchstick, green apple, white blossoms, and hazelnut. The acidity here is more modest, with more savory Rhône-like texture.
About the producer
Kistler’s Chardonnays are some of the world’s most sought-after. This cult Californian producer crafts small volumes of exceptional, rich and generous, yet mineral and precise wines. With almost the entire production sold directly to their mailing list, the wines are also incredibly hard to find.