Kistler's 1993s possess even more texture, richness, and concentration than the 1992s. The 1993 Chardonnay Durell Vineyard reveals a mineral-dominated, tropical fruit-scented nose, fine underlying acidity, fabulous richness and presence on the palate, and an amazingly long finish. A candidate for the best Durell Vineyard Chardonnay Kistler has yet made, it unfolds in the mouth to reveal extraordinary richness and intensity. When Kistler's 1993 Chardonnays are released, readers will have to move quickly if they want to purchase a few bottles. They are the best Chardonnays Kistler has made - and that's saying something, particularly after the great success of this winery's 1992s. These wines, which are made in a Burgundian style, with significant lees contact, a healthy percentage of new oak (all from the Burgundy cooper Francois Freres), are usually bottled without filtration. They are beautiful examples of Chardonnay that easily compare with Burgundy's fine premier and grand crus. Tel. (707) 996-5117; Fax (707) 996-7061.

Kistler's 1993s possess even more texture, richness, and concentration than the 1992s.The 1993 Chardonnay Durell Vineyard reveals a mineral-dominated, tropical fruit-scented nose, fine underlying acidity, fabulous richness and presence on the palate, and an amazingly long finish. A candidate for the best Durell Vineyard Chardonnay Kistler has yet made, it unfolds in the mouth to reveal extraordinary richness and intensity.When Kistler's 1993 Chardonnays are released, readers will have to move quickly if they want to purchase a few bottles. They are the best Chardonnays Kistler has made - and that's saying something, particularly after the great success of this winery's 1992s. These wines, which are made in a Burgundian style, with significant lees contact, a healthy percentage of new oak (all from the Burgundy cooper Francois Freres), are usually bottled without filtration. They are beautiful examples of Chardonnay that easily compare with Burgundy's fine premier and grand crus.Tel. (707) 996-5117; Fax (707) 996-7061.