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About This Wine
The Judge 2022 is Kongsgaard's single-vineyard Chardonnay from its hilltop site east of Napa. Vinous rated it 97 points.
It is silky, creamy and resonant, with lemon peel, white flowers, graphite, mint and white pepper adding freshness.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Lemon peel, white flowers and pear with graphite, mint and a touch of white pepper.
- Palate: Silky and creamy, with supple contours and a well-balanced line of acidity.
- Finish: Long and even, with citrus and a fresh, stony lift.
Serving & Food
Take it to 12°C and pour into a large-bowled glass; a brief decant helps show the texture. It suits butter-poached lobster, black cod with miso or veal chops with a cream and mushroom sauce.
Good to Know
When should I drink it? Now into the mid-2030s.
How is it made? Native yeasts, long barrel time, no filtration.
Product Details
| Producer | Kongsgaard |
| Country | USA |
| Region | Napa Valley, California |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| ABV | 14% |
| Size | 750mL |
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About the Winery
John and Maggy Kongsgaard made their first vintage in 1996. Their son Alex, also a winemaker, joined around a decade later with Evan Frazier.