The 2017 Kistler Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay, from Kistler's estate ranch in Sebastopol, is celebrated for its subtle, nuanced, and incredibly classy profile. This vintage showcases a fresh, racy character with stunning intensity, offering crisp citrus, charcoal, and white flower aromas and flavors. It's known for its elegance, high yet integrated acidity, and focused, crystalline texture, making it appealing to Chablis lovers. The wine was barrel-fermented with native yeast and aged on the lees for a year, bottled unfined and unfiltered. The 2017 vintage was part of a new style of cooler-climate Chardonnay in California, emphasizing purity and freshness. 【 Ranked No. 6 in Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2020 】. Tasting notes reveal a singularly perfumed, layered nose full of citrus and flowers, including lime, lemon, and orange peel, with lovely citrus blossom perfume, petrichor, honey, toast, quince paste, dried hay, and guava. On the palate, it presents ripe yellow fruit, saline minerality, and delicate spice, unfolding in a structured and harmonious progression. It's described as rich and multi-dimensional, yet balanced by vibrant acidity that provides energy and length. Some tasters note tropical fruit, mango, brioche, and ripe pear, with a long finish. Food pairing suggestions include mushrooms, chicken, and turkey. Its rich yet balanced profile also makes it versatile for various dishes. This wine is well-suited for an elegant dinner party, a celebratory gathering, or a sophisticated tasting event where its nuanced complexity can be appreciated. It's also a great choice for a special occasion meal featuring roasted poultry or seafood in a creamy sauce.