2021 Kistler Stone Flat Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

Stone Flat Vineyard, Sea Loam with Pebbly Soils. Located directly across from Durell Block, on the same sea loam with pebbly soils, but planted on a different rootstock. Stone Flat offers a leaner, more vinified appearance on the same site. The two wines side by side make for a thought-provoking comparison. It produces a wine that strikes an impeccable balance between its minerality, its green, orchard-fruity core, and its silky, lingering finish. Kistler Vineyards is a small, family-owned winery in the Russian River Valley. They specialize in producing Burgundy-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The winery was founded in 1978 by the Kistler family. They own some of the finest vineyards in Napa and Sonoma, including Dutton Ranch (Russian River Valley) in western Sonoma County. The winery was founded in 1978 by Steve Kistler and Mark Bixler. Kistler Vineyards has built a reputation for its dedication to crafting wines that express the unique terroir of each vineyard. Kistler is best known for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines, which consistently receive high ratings and critical acclaim. The winery produces a range of single-vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, often named after the vineyard where the grapes originate. Some of the well-known vineyards Kistler partners with include Dutton Ranch, Hudson Vineyard, and Cuvee Cathleen. Kistler follows a minimal-intervention winemaking philosophy, aiming to allow the natural qualities of the grapes and the vineyard to shine through. They utilize traditional winemaking techniques and often ferment their wines with indigenous yeasts. Kistler wines are produced in relatively small quantities, making them highly sought after by collectors and wine enthusiasts. This limited production contributes to their exclusivity. In recent years, the winery has adopted biodynamic farming methods in some of its vineyards. This holistic approach to agriculture aims to improve the health and vitality of the vineyards and the grapes. FACT: The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount . You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address