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About This Wine
Kongsgaard Chardonnay 2023, from a cool, late-ripening Napa season. It combines Carneros fruit from Hudson and Hyde with Coombsville fruit, and it was made with the family's long, natural barrel fermentation.
Like earlier vintages, the 2023 plays mineral energy against opulence, with white Burgundy as the model.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Lemon confit, tangerine peel and white flowers with baked apple and a light touch of honey.
- Palate: Broad and layered, with creamy texture balanced by bright acidity and a mineral line.
- Finish: Long and polished, with citrus zest, almond and a saline edge.
Serving & Food
Chill to about 12°C and pour into a wide-bowled white glass. Serve with pan-fried scallops, crab and sweetcorn soup or a creamy Comté.
Good to Know
When should I drink it? 2027 to 2038.
What score did it get? 96 from Antonio Galloni.
Product Details
| Producer | Kongsgaard |
| Country | USA |
| Region | Napa Valley, California |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750mL |
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About the Winery
John and Maggy Kongsgaard released their first wines from the 1996 vintage, and the winery is still in family hands. Their son Alex has worked alongside John since around 2007.