About
Kistler Vineyards is a California winery founded in 1978, specializing in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir made from a single heritage Chardonnay clone across all vineyards since the mid-1980s and two heritage clones for Pinot Noir. They farm 17 vineyards across five appellations including Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley, emphasizing minimal intervention to express site-specific characteristics. Their approach involves native yeast fermentations, hand-stacked French oak barrels, and long-term partnerships with growers.
Single heritage clone Chardonnay
Two heritage clones Pinot Noir
17 vineyards across five appellations
Native yeast fermentations in French oak
Minimal intervention winemaking
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What They Make
Single Vineyard Chardonnay
12 single vineyard Chardonnays from one heritage clone
Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
Two single vineyard Pinot Noirs from two heritage clones
Kistler Vineyard Chardonnay
Original planting bottled since 1986
Awards
Multiple 90+ scores from Wine Spectator and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
2023
featured in top wine publications globally.
2023