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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. |