KISTLER Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay

WS: 96

A stunner, with lemon oil, candied lemon slice and white nectarine notes that mingle with salted butter shortbread and a touch of butterscotch. A wonderfully energetic, juicy core of acidity keeps the flavors bright and in focus. Details of honeyed ginger, marzipan and lemon blossoms gain momentum on the finish. Drink now through 2038. 747 cases made.  –MW

WA: 95

The 2023 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard has slowly unfurling scents of saline and nori that give way to peach, orange peel and jasmine. The full-bodied palate has a luxuriously satiny texture and incredibly concentrated, perfumed flavors. Its generosity is balanced by energetic acidity, and it has a very long, dynamic finish.

VM: 96

The 2023 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard is classic Hudson. Silky, layered and light on its feet, the 2023 is a winner. Lemon confit, white flowers, chalk, mint, white pepper and herbs all grace this super-expressive Chardonnay from Kistler. All the elements are so well balanced. Superb. And so distinctive. For readers who want to know what Hudson is all about, this is it.