Description
From the producer: Kistler Vineyards is a small, family-owned and operated winery in the Russian River Valley specializing in the production of Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The vineyard sources for the wines stretch from western Sonoma County, some five miles from the Pacific, to Carneros, just north of San Francisco Bay. The majority of the vineyards are owned and farmed by Kistler Vineyards. The vineyards are meticulously farmed in order to produce wines of intense focus and natural balance. Yields average two and a half tons per acre. Both the Chardonnay and the Pinot Noir are crafted utilizing classic Burgundian techniques. The wines are produced solely by native yeasts, and the barrels are crafted from French oak that is aged to our specifications and specifically tailored to their program. All of the wines are bottled unfiltered and unfined.
The 2024 Kistler Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir leads with high-toned, crystalline aromatics of wild raspberry, blood orange, and crushed rose petals. The palate is defined by its lean, athletic frame and a distinct saline streak that reflects its coastal origins. Bright red fruit—cranberry and Rainier cherry—is supported by savory undertones of damp earth and dried tea leaves. Rather than leaning on ripeness or oak, the wine relies on its vibrant acidity and needle-fine tannins to provide structure, resulting in a finish that is focused, clean, and remarkably persistent.
