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- vickiruzicka - 06-06-2005
I hope I've done the right thing: I just purchased my first bottle of Chardonnay through a wine auction. Did I do well and when will it be drinkable? Kistler Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Le Noisetiers, $49.00.
- wondersofwine - 06-06-2005
Welcome to the board. You left out a vital bit of information--the year the Chardonnay was produced (the vintage on the label).
- wineguruchgo - 06-06-2005
The only recent release of that wine was the 01' vintage released in 2003.
Here is what the winery says:
2001 “Les Noisetiers†Chardonnay
$50 per bottle
Perfumed, complex aroma of ripe fruits, minerals and nut oil – on the palate bright lemon flavors combine with toasted almonds and pain grille. Richly textured, long, lingering finish. Delicious now or will reward further aging.
Since the winery is recommending a $50.00 price tag and you paid less you didn't get ripped off which is good.
Kistler consistanly scores in the mid to high 90's in Spectator so I'm guessing this is a single vineyard and is probably a spectacular bottle of wine.
Enjoy!
- vickiruzicka - 06-06-2005
Thank you for your replies. I neglected to give you the vintage... 1999. How soon is it drinkable and do your comments still apply?
- wondersofwine - 06-07-2005
It's probably ready to go.