Kongsgaard

Napa Valley Albariño

9.388 ratings
9.332 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Albariño
Shellfish
Top Notes For
Daron Watson

crazy layers of citrus fruit, juice, candy & blossom ~ nougat & marcona almond as well as lime zest & oil ~ undercurrents of stone fruits & tropical fruits

crazy layers of citrus fruit, juice, candy & blossom ~ nougat & marcona almond as well as lime zest & oil ~ undercurrents of stone fruits & tropical fruits

Feb 8th, 2021
Brian S

Green apple, green pear, pineapple, coconut, green mango, lemongrass, lemon creme, chalk, high acid, very rich and full mouth.

Green apple, green pear, pineapple, coconut, green mango, lemongrass, lemon creme, chalk, high acid, very rich and full mouth.

Jul 28th, 2019
Lee Pitofsky

Energetic and a bit tropical with terrific acidity. Saltwater taffy, white flowers, citrus zest.

Energetic and a bit tropical with terrific acidity. Saltwater taffy, white flowers, citrus zest.

Feb 4th, 2019
Gary Vaynerchuk

Founder WineLibrary.com, Host WineLibraryTV

9.4

Super crisp - pineapple and applesauce. Yes - apple sauce

Super crisp - pineapple and applesauce. Yes - apple sauce

3 people found it helpfulApr 11th, 2014
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.9

Kongsgaard 2012 napa valley Albariño. Delicious salty acidity, full, mouthwatering, spicy, yum.

Kongsgaard 2012 napa valley Albariño. Delicious salty acidity, full, mouthwatering, spicy, yum.

2 people found it helpfulNov 15th, 2013
James McFadyen

Wine Consultant and Allocation Specialist at Spec's

9.4

Crisp, bright zesty with briny touches. This is awesome, great job with this vinous obscura.

Crisp, bright zesty with briny touches. This is awesome, great job with this vinous obscura.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 26th, 2016
Seth Liebman

Wine Director/Sommelier

9.7

Special. Yum.

Special. Yum.

1 person found it helpfulDec 15th, 2013
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.3

So good. Gorgeous golden color. Minerality on the nose. I get apple and peach. A tad acidic on the finish.

So good. Gorgeous golden color. Minerality on the nose. I get apple and peach. A tad acidic on the finish.

Jun 27th, 2017
Michael Sinowitz

@ zuzu in napa. Great intensity, crisp, and minerally. Very refreshing but certainly one of the more powerful Albariños I've had. Finish lingers.

@ zuzu in napa. Great intensity, crisp, and minerally. Very refreshing but certainly one of the more powerful Albariños I've had. Finish lingers.

Jan 3rd, 2017
WineMascot

really groovy wine. hints of ginger, honeysuckle and Graham cracker.

really groovy wine. hints of ginger, honeysuckle and Graham cracker.

Oct 30th, 2016