KONGSGAARD Chardonnay Napa Valley 2013

KONGSGAARD Chardonnay Napa Valley 2013

Kongsgaard Chardonnay Napa Valley 2013 is a benchmark California Chardonnay from Napa Valley blending Hudson and Hyde Vineyard fruit, renowned for its opulent balance of richness and precision.

Robert Parker The Wine Advocate (96/100)

"The 2013 Chardonnay, which is already in bottle, displays nectarine, tangerine oil, crushed rock, earthy, full-bodied richness, and magnificent texture and length. This is just a stunner to drink over the next decade or so.

One of the great wine producers in Napa Valley, John Kongsgaard first worked at Newton winery, where he had been taught well by the world guru in winemaking, Michel Rolland. When he went out on his own, he developed a strong relationship with the Hudson family and now produces fruit from specially planted clones in the Hudson Vineyard, while also maintaining his own estate on Atlas Peak in Coombsville. All of his wines are unfined, unfiltered, singular in style, and often some of the most expressive and remarkable wines in Napa Valley. Talking to John Kongsgaard is akin to talking to some medieval wizard or mystic, but it all makes sense." - Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Owen Bargreen (95/100)

"-The 2013 Napa Valley Chardonnay is a striking beauty from Kongsgaard. This spectacular wine opens with inviting aromatics of poached pear, crème brûlée, golden delicious apple and toasted hazelnuts all taking shape beautifully in the glass. On the palate, this leads to rich flavors of poached pear, marzipan, Meyer lemon oil and Gala apple, with suggestions of Shiitake mushroom. This has that dazzling intensity that you can almost feel in the glass leading up to the finish, continues to pull you back in with its seductive flavors. Overall, this is a memorable drinking experience and certainly a one of a kind effort from John Kongsgaard."

Key Traits

Body: Full yet invigorating, with dazzling energy, plush depth, and precise cut.

Aging: Peaking now through 2025+; 96 RP, 95+ AG; pairs with lobster, Dungeness crab, or sautéed foie gras.

Terroir: Carneros old vines yield explosive complexity and stony high notes in this epic vintage.