97 points Decanter

Kistler is a benchmark of classic California Chard, known for opulence and power. Over the last decade, however, its wines have gained a tension, cut and mineral intensity that is often striking. Les Noisetiers, appropriately named for the whiffs of hazelnut skins and kernel that accent lemon and custard on the palate, is a gorgeously poised expression of the muscle and grace of the Sonoma Coast.