Kongsgaard

The Judge Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.529 ratings
9.48 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Mike R
9.5

Left off from WNH postings from previous weekend - delicious

Left off from WNH postings from previous weekend - delicious

May 28th, 2019
Bill Bender

Another with @Kimberly Anderson and crew in Chicago. Lots of tension here with fresh honeysuckle and lychee, the fruit and oak are still battling it out a bit so I’d say this needs more time in bottle, but a beautiful expression of CA Montrachet style Chardonnay from one of the leaders.

Another with @Kimberly Anderson and crew in Chicago. Lots of tension here with fresh honeysuckle and lychee, the fruit and oak are still battling it out a bit so I’d say this needs more time in bottle, but a beautiful expression of CA Montrachet style Chardonnay from one of the leaders.

Dec 8th, 2018
Doug Kahn

The judge is real

The judge is real

Jun 21st, 2017
Jason Chang

Proprietor NINE SUNS Winery, HOUYI Vineyard

9.5

Drinking so well. Wowza I'm a burg snob and this blows my mind.

Drinking so well. Wowza I'm a burg snob and this blows my mind.

Apr 7th, 2017
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

10

Awesome Konsgard the JUDGE Chardonnay 2014 at end of year wine dinner with friends. Thanks big time HC! Great fruit and on trying reminded me of Grand Cru Withe Burg similar to Montrachet in there Best Years. Flavors of Coconut yep first time here. Layers of tropical fruits.,other flavors of peach and nectarine. I have this a 100Rating! Not the last one tonight! CB 2014 Vintage

Awesome Konsgard the JUDGE Chardonnay 2014 at end of year wine dinner with friends. Thanks big time HC! Great fruit and on trying reminded me of Grand Cru Withe Burg similar to Montrachet in there Best Years. Flavors of Coconut yep first time here. Layers of tropical fruits.,other flavors of peach and nectarine. I have this a 100Rating! Not the last one tonight! CB 2014 Vintage

Dec 6th, 2016
Lee Lightfoot

Still a baby nose closed and buttered popcorn prominent (bottled two weeks ago) going to be amazing in 2-3 years

Still a baby nose closed and buttered popcorn prominent (bottled two weeks ago) going to be amazing in 2-3 years

Jun 30th, 2016
Michael Sinowitz

Oak has integrated well. Very rounded, mix of oak notes, minerality, and fruit. Always a powerful experience.

Oak has integrated well. Very rounded, mix of oak notes, minerality, and fruit. Always a powerful experience.

May 30th, 2023
Joe Roth

Spectacular!

Spectacular!

Dec 2nd, 2021
Norman Gennaro

Held it too long

Held it too long

Apr 7th, 2021
John Van Trijp

World greatest Chardonnay blind tasting

World greatest Chardonnay blind tasting

Dec 5th, 2019