{"product_id":"kistler-chardonnay-trenton-roadhouse-2023","title":"Kistler Chardonnay 'Trenton Roadhouse' 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eKistler Chardonnay 'Trenton Roadhouse' 2023 originates from the United States, within the California region and the Russian River Valley subregion of Sonoma County. Kistler Vineyards has been producing this specific single-vineyard bottling since 2009. The vineyard straddles a south-facing hilltop and the winery's philosophy emphasizes highlighting site transparency and minimal intervention. This particular parcel is defined by Goldridge soils, composed of fine-grained sandy loam that naturally controls vine vigor and brings exceptional precision to the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis white wine presents a green-tinged, pale yellow appearance and possesses a full, rich body with a melted, creamy, and mouth-coating texture. The sensory profile is ethereal, intense, and highly complex, opening with a vaulted nose of newly blossomed citrus flowers, yellow orchard fruit skins, and verbena, accented by underlying traces of chalk, flint, honey, and a hint of crushed rock. On the broad, generous palate, it delivers deeply concentrated flavours of poached pears, peach, quince paste, and lemon meringue, beautifully intertwined with notes of crème brûlée, vanilla bean, and complex earthy sulfides. The finish is remarkably long, dynamic, and persistent, driven by a well-proportioned spine of lively natural acidity and finishing with great mineral tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVarietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay, sourced from the estate's proprietary heritage selection which produces low yields and small berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStylistic Notes: The wine is celebrated for its incredible balance between power and restraint, utilizing night harvesting, whole-cluster pressing, and spontaneous barrel fermentation with native yeasts to maximize texture and aromatic clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eABV: Typically recorded between 14.1% and 14.3%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganic Status: While the winery employs traditional, manual vineyard practices and handles the fruit with extreme care, this commercial release is not certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe deep concentration, buttery texture, and vibrant acidic backbone of this premium Chardonnay make it a magnificent companion for rich, savoury culinary creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoultry \u0026amp; Meats: Pairs beautifully with a traditional Italian porchetta stuffed with garlic and herbs, or classic roast chicken served with lemon and thyme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeafood: Suggested pairings include lobster curry with coconut, grilled lobster served with tarragon butter, or pan-seared scallops alongside cauliflower purée.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSavoury: Complements earthy dishes featuring wild mushrooms or a rich mushroom risotto, echoing the wine's deep soil-driven underpinnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheese: Matches gracefully with mature, hard cow's milk cheeses such as Comté or aged Gruyère, which align with the wine's complex, nutty nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVintage Quality\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage in California is regarded as a golden and exceptional year, characterized by growing conditions that yielded grapes of magnificent fruit purity and structural depth. The season started with a wet winter that effectively reinvigorated the water tables, followed by a mild spring and a temperate summer. The winemaker's skill in whole-cluster pressing the fruit and managing the native fermentations allowed the harvest to achieve optimal phenolic maturity while retaining a racy, crystalline acidity. This has resulted in a highly praised Trenton Roadhouse release that received near-perfect critical scores and possesses an extensive cellaring capacity, with experts noting it will be best enjoyed from 2030 through 2035.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccolades: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points Wine Spectator: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is impressive, showing both power and restraint. Rich, succulent and distinctive, with notes of roasted almond praline, apple pastry and vanilla cream, along with buttery shortbread. Offers a mouthwatering core of lemon sorbet and creamsicle, plus lemon oil and lemon verbena details. The power comes from the mouthwatering acidity, which cranks up the flavors and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e97 Points James Suckling: \u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAn ethereal, melted, creamy white that's silky in texture and so ripe and rich in flavor on a full body. Mouth-coating flavors of poached pears, creme brulee, lemon meringue and vanilla bean expand in the glass. Difficult not to drink it now, but best from 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"300974 - Clarus Wine And Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43910357254231,"sku":"146873","price":251.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/Kistler-Chardonnay-Trenton-Roadhouse.jpg?v=1780071885","url":"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/products\/kistler-chardonnay-trenton-roadhouse-2023","provider":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}