Few small wineries are as dedicated to vineyard-designated wines as Kistler, located high in the Mayacamas Mountains above Sonoma Valley. Founded in 1978, Kistler has in the past decade emerged as one of California's most impressive sources for Chardonnay. Arriving through the bottling of Hyde Vineyard, this chardonnay conveys the leanness that is the hallmark of Kistler Carneros.

Deepened with pungent Burgundian aromas, add bright citrus and crème brulée flavors, collectively create a rich entry with long persistent finish. This is a most extroverted wine. Delicious now.