Kistler Vineyards 'Hudson Vineyard' Carneros Chardonnay 2006 Size:750ml in 2000 Benjamin decided to

in 2000 Benjamin decided to dedicate himself full time to his personal project

the winemaking process has remained philosophically unchanged since Emidio Pepe took over the estate in 1964

Here the grapes benefit from the morning sun and even ripening temperatures

with his 55 years of harvest experience

the exposure is more uniform than the lower hillside blocks

Kistler Vineyards 'Hudson Vineyard' Carneros Chardonnay 2006 Size:750ml in 2000 Benjamin decided toWinemakers Notes: Yellow gold color. Powerful aromas of iodine, wet rock, smoky lees and pear skin. This is all about minerality, with fruit playing second fiddle. Fleshy, smoky orchard fruit and sweet butter flavors are brightened by white flowers and candied anise, with a kiss of herbs on the back. Points: 96 Stephen Tanzer