There are 500 cases of Kistler's 1992 Chardonnay Cuvee Kathleen. It is what the French would call a tete de cuvee, or a selection of the finest barrels, and is meant to represent the essence of Kistler's style in the richest, most concentrated wine. As excellent as the other Kistler cuvees are, readers can imagine what opulence and intensity this wine possesses. It is a fabulously concentrated, honeyed style of Chardonnay with great balance and purity. At their new installation on Vine Hill Road in Sonoma County, Mark Bixler and Steve Kistler have produced the best wines in their distinguished careers. While the 1993 Chardonnays will not be released until next year, it appears that they are as good, perhaps superior to the glorious 1992s, but I will wait until they are bottled to make a final judgment. Of the 1992 Chardonnays reviewed, only three have been released - the Sonoma, the Durell Vineyard, and the Dutton Ranch. The other four Chardonnays - the Cuvee Kathleen, the Kistler Vineyard, the McCrea Vineyard, and the Vine Hill Road Vineyard - will be released November 1st, but it is not too soon to find out what treats are in store for consumers.