Kongsgaard
Napa Valley Chardonnay
Napa Valley, California, USA
It is highly challenging not to be drawn to the intense golden hue of this brilliant cold vintage Chardonnay. Needing an hour in the decanter to fully evolve, this stunning wine opens with an intense bouquet of roasted pineapple, apricot and Pazazz apple with wild mushroom undertones that all shine brightly in the glass. The soft and downright silky mouthfeel impresses as this gracefully glides across the mid-palate. Bright honeydew melon, pineapple upside down cake, vanilla cream and damp earth tones round out the palate. The combination of weight and tension in the glass is really thrilling. While gorgeous at the eight year mark, this beautiful wine still has a decade or more ahead of it. Drink 2019-2031- 95
It is highly challenging not to be drawn to the intense golden hue of this brilliant cold vintage Chardonnay. Needing an hour in the decanter to fully evolve, this stunning wine opens with an intense bouquet of roasted pineapple, apricot and Pazazz apple with wild mushroom undertones that all shine brightly in the glass. The soft and downright silky mouthfeel impresses as this gracefully glides across the mid-palate. Bright honeydew melon, pineapple upside down cake, vanilla cream and damp earth tones round out the palate. The combination of weight and tension in the glass is really thrilling. While gorgeous at the eight year mark, this beautiful wine still has a decade or more ahead of it. Drink 2019-2031- 95
Jul 6th, 2019
I shit you not... cheese and Konsgaard, sublime. The 11 is the better vintage IMO. Displays more weight and depth. A touch sweeter, with more grace.
I shit you not... cheese and Konsgaard, sublime. The 11 is the better vintage IMO. Displays more weight and depth. A touch sweeter, with more grace.
Apr 27th, 2018
Holy Saint Nick this is in a magnificent place. Candied pear, honeysuckle and brioche engulf you and make you stop and take notice. Really spectacular right now.
Holy Saint Nick this is in a magnificent place. Candied pear, honeysuckle and brioche engulf you and make you stop and take notice. Really spectacular right now.
Dec 25th, 2017
Toasted almonds and the nervous energy of the cool vintage
Toasted almonds and the nervous energy of the cool vintage
Jun 30th, 2016Our favorite with herbed goat cheese stuffed chicken
Our favorite with herbed goat cheese stuffed chicken
Feb 13th, 2016
Good weight, not too much oak and aging nicely!
Good weight, not too much oak and aging nicely!
Oct 5th, 2015
A monster of a Chardonnay. Huge fruit, lots of oak
A monster of a Chardonnay. Huge fruit, lots of oak
Apr 28th, 2015
Big, robust style of Chard. Nice fruit.
Big, robust style of Chard. Nice fruit.
Apr 19th, 2015
