Kistler, Russian River Valley, Kistler Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon at a similar quality level

at a similar quality level

meaty notes

At age twenty-four the bouquet is quite Pichon Lalande-like

and ground sage

Sweet and velvety in texture

Kistler, Russian River Valley, Kistler Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon at a similar quality level95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Steve Kistler has backed off extraction for his Pinot Noirs, resulting in more ethereal (but not light) Pinots that are less burdened down by tannin in their youth, with each vineyards distinctive fruit and terroir coming through with much greater intensity. After experimenting with some Dijon clones, Kistler became convinced that the best clone for cool climate vineyards is the Calera Clone from California, and