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Kistler Carneros Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard 1995

$12999

This is a true rarity: a back-vintage Kistler Chardonnay from the celebrated Hudson Vineyard in Carneros, now three decades old and sourced from a private collection. Kistler has been California's reference point for Burgundian-style, single-clone Chardonnay since the late 1970s, and Hudson is one of their landmark sites. At this age the wine has long shed its primary fruit and traded it for the nutty, honeyed, savory complexity that only patient cellaring delivers. A bottle for the curious collector; treat it gently and decant with care.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Antonio Galloni

93 points

"Initially reticent nose opened to reveal vibrant aromas of orange zest, smoky oak, and iodiney soil tones. Ripely citric flavors are quite intense but slow to open. Juicy and very rich. Firm structure and lively acidity give this chardonnay terrific cut. Very long spicy, citric finish. Deserves at least a couple years of bottle aging." —Stephen Tanzer

Robert Parker

95 points

"Because of the release program employed by Kistler, the 1995 Chardonnays are now coming on the market. My scores of those wines are as follows: 1995 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard (95). Readers should recognize that Kistler's policy is to sell most of their production directly to consumers and restaurants. Readers who live in states that permit direct shipment of California wines should be sure and get on the winery's mailing list." —Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Wine Spectator

92 points

"Young and crisp, with a flint, citrus and pear core, it's tightly wound and sharply focused."

More about Kistler

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    1995

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast poultry, lobster with butter, aged comte, or mushroom risotto.

Tasting Profile

Mature notes of honey, hazelnut, dried orchard fruit and savory depth. Full bodied, mellowed acidity, long evolved finish. Drink soon.