Kistler - Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard Carneros 2020 (750ml)

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2021

Producer	Kistler
Country	United States
Region	Napa Valley
Subregion	Carneros
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2020
Sku	9432

 

Aromas of baked apple, olive oil and dried rosemary. Medium-to full-bodied. The salinity here balances really well with the nutty and citrus character. Savory and long. Refreshing tannins at the finish make you want to go back for more. Chewy, but the tannins melt into the wine. One of the best wines from Hudson ever. Drink or hold.

The average yields of three tons per acre at Hudson Vineyard were down to 1.75 tons per acre in 2020 due to very poor set in the spring, accounting for the concentrated character of the Chardonnays. This 2020 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard, however, is also notable for its acidity and energy. Winemaker Jason Kesner, who took over from Steve Kistler in 2018, says, "We used to pick Hudson later. Now that we are focusing on acidity and picking earlier, the grape skins don't break down in the press as readily. The skins stay more intact, reducing solids, and that has refined the expression of Hudson." It has a medium gold color and begins with oceanic character—saline and nori—before unfurling to white peaches, spring butter and jasmine. The medium-bodied palate is powerful yet tensile, with its tangy acidity, creamy texture and gentle phenolic touch working in tandem as it glides across the palate into a very long, ethereal finish. Usually, around 1,000 cases are made, but only 550 cases of the 2020 are available.

Aromatic and highly expressive, with a distinctive savory thread of honeycomb, sea salt minerality and a touch of tahini and grilled lemon. Shows peach pastry, dried apricot and spicy baked apple at the core, with a drizzle of salted caramel. Reveals more and more layers of flavor on the long, expressive finish. Drink now. 500 cases made.