| Brand | Kistler |
| Appellation | Sonoma Mountain, California, United States |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Oak Treatment | French Oak |
| Aging | 10 months / 13% abv |
| Total Varietal Composition % | 100% Chardonnay |
Product details
Kistler Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay 2024 is a vineyard-focused expression sourced from the McCrea Vineyard, a site that Kistler has carefully farmed since the 1980s. The Sonoma Mountain blocks are rooted in distinctive red volcanic soils with higher organic content, setting them apart from the vineyard's lighter, silica-based parcels and contributing greater fruit expression and broader structure. Founded in 1978, Kistler has earned a reputation for meticulous vineyard stewardship and an unwavering commitment to expressing site character. The 2024 growing season followed a classic pattern, with timely budbreak, a warm summer, carefully managed yields, and a smooth harvest, resulting in a balanced expression that captures the intensity, structure, vibrant acidity, and harmony that define this exceptional Sonoma Mountain vintage.
On the palate, Kistler Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay 2024 is layered and precise, offering notes of dried orchard fruit, ash, gravel, incense, dried citrus peel, sage, and white pepper. Its full flavor profile is supported by lively acidity, balanced structure, and remarkable dimension, leading to a composed and persistent finish. Simple food pairing suggestions include roasted chicken, grilled halibut, lobster, mushroom risotto, roasted pork, or aged hard cheeses, whose rich yet balanced flavors complement its depth, freshness, and structured profile.
