{"product_id":"2023-durell-vineyard-chardonnay-kistler-vineyard","title":"2023 Durell Vineyard Chardonnay, Kistler Vineyard","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"141\"\u003eComplex, sculpted and utterly captivating, the 2023 \u003cem data-end=\"221\" data-start=\"193\"\u003eDurell Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/em\u003e from \u003cstrong data-end=\"248\" data-start=\"227\"\u003eKistler Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wine that walks the line between power and precision with perfect grace. Pale gold in the glass, it opens with alluring aromas of white peach, lemon oil and ripe pear, layered with notes of hazelnut, flint, brioche and a whisper of coastal salinity. The palate is seamless, rich yet restrained, with creamy citrus fruit gliding over a taut, mineral spine. Subtle oak adds warmth and texture without overshadowing the crystalline purity of the fruit. The finish is long and focused, leaving lingering impressions of lime zest, crushed stone and fine spice. Elegant, confident and luminous, a masterclass in coastal Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1173\" data-start=\"885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"885\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e the evening calls for quiet conversation and something truly special.\u003cbr data-end=\"971\" data-start=\"968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"986\" data-start=\"971\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e grilled lobster, roast chicken, or butter-seared halibut.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1603\" data-start=\"1175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1196\" data-start=\"1175\"\u003eKistler Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1209\"\u003e1978\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1221\"\u003eSteve Kistler\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1243\"\u003eMark Bixler\u003c\/strong\u003e, is among California’s most acclaimed estates, celebrated for crafting Burgundian-inspired Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs of remarkable clarity and finesse. Adhering to their guiding principle, \u003cem data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"1491\" data-start=\"1451\"\u003eone clone, one approach, many terroirs, \u003c\/em\u003eKistler vinifies each site identically, allowing the unique character of each vineyard to speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2224\" data-start=\"1605\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-end=\"1626\" data-start=\"1609\"\u003eDurell Vineyard\u003c\/em\u003e, situated on the southern edge of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1681\" data-start=\"1665\"\u003eSonoma Coast\u003c\/strong\u003e, sits at the confluence of marine and inland influences, a patchwork of volcanic and clay loam soils that produces Chardonnay of depth, tension and persistence. Hand-harvested fruit is whole-cluster pressed and fermented with native yeasts in French oak barrels (around 30–40% new), followed by sur lie ageing to build texture and length. The 2023 vintage perfectly captures the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2082\" data-start=\"2062\"\u003eDurell signature\u003c\/strong\u003e: ripe stone fruit and citrus brightness framed by saline minerality, a wine of poise, energy and enduring beauty, as only Kistler can craft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54895120318849,"sku":null,"price":198.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2023DurrellVineyardChardonnay_KistlerVineyard_2048x2048_6d242874-bff5-429f-8130-d0d7a6f502c2.png?v=1762288515","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2023-durell-vineyard-chardonnay-kistler-vineyard","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}