Kongsgaard
Kongsgaard The Judge Chardonnay
White wine
4.8
Expert Rating
4.7
Sometimes Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
This powerful and complex Chardonnay from Kongsgaard is a great example of Napa Valley's ability to produce world-class white wines. Aromatically, the wine offers a rich and enticing bouquet of ripe yellow and white fruits, along with notes of sweet oak, butterscotch, and toasted hazelnuts. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and creamy, with a core of ripe, juicy fruit flavors and a long, lush finish. With its impressive concentration and complexity, this is a wine that will continue to evolve and reward in the bottle for years to come.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Kongsgaard The Judge Chardonnay has a wonderfully intense nose of citrus, apple, and white peach aromas, with a faint hint of toasted oak.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and round, with a creamy texture and a rich, complex flavor profile featuring notes of honeydew melon, pineapple, and nutmeg. The finish is long and persistent, with a pleasing salinity and bright acidity. A spectacular example of the varietal, this Chardonnay is sure to please any Chardonnay lover.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2040
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Chardonnay
ORIGINS
Winery: Kongsgaard
Region: Napa
Nestled in the heart of California, USA, Napa is a renowned wine region that has been producing some of the world's finest wines for over 150 years. With its stunning scenery, unique climate and diverse topography, Napa is a paradise for wine lovers.
The history of winemaking in Napa dates back to the mid-19th century, when a group of European immigrants settled in the area and began planting vineyards. By the late 19th century, Napa had become a major wine-producing region, with a number of wineries producing high-quality wines. Today, Napa is one of the most important wine regions in the world, with over 400 wineries producing some of the finest wines in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
4.7
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