Kistler, Russian River Valley, Kistler Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon violets and a deft framing

violets and a deft framing of vanillin oak

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

savoury edges to deep berry fruit

finishing with a hint of smoke

The flavor profile is an extracted blackberry and black licorice blend with notes of black olive and black tea

Kistler, Russian River Valley, Kistler Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon violets and a deft framing95 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