Kongsgaard
Napa Valley Chardonnay
Napa Valley, California, USA
Omg so damn good - most interesting chard I have had in a long time @David L i think you called the WOTD or night or whenever - the wine was tropical notes - lemon lime orange - dried fruits - so damn good
Omg so damn good - most interesting chard I have had in a long time @David L i think you called the WOTD or night or whenever - the wine was tropical notes - lemon lime orange - dried fruits - so damn good
Mar 29th, 2021
The 2016 Kongsgaard Chardonnay is a sensational wine that is showing its full-throttle decadence now at the four year mark. Once on the nose this takes on layers of vanilla Creme brûlée and butterscotch woven together with mango and pineapple upside down cake that all meld together in the glass. The palate is silky smooth and wonderfully viscous. Ripe banana and roasted pineapple intermingle with baking spice infused challah bread, and Meyer lemon creme brûlée flavors. Gorgeous to enjoy in its youth, this beautiful Chardonnay will cellar well for more than a decade to come. Drink 2020-2035- 95
The 2016 Kongsgaard Chardonnay is a sensational wine that is showing its full-throttle decadence now at the four year mark. Once on the nose this takes on layers of vanilla Creme brûlée and butterscotch woven together with mango and pineapple upside down cake that all meld together in the glass. The palate is silky smooth and wonderfully viscous. Ripe banana and roasted pineapple intermingle with baking spice infused challah bread, and Meyer lemon creme brûlée flavors. Gorgeous to enjoy in its youth, this beautiful Chardonnay will cellar well for more than a decade to come. Drink 2020-2035- 95
Sep 7th, 2020Was amazing - really really good - enjoyed with @David L after WNH zoom Christmas in July tasting
Was amazing - really really good - enjoyed with @David L after WNH zoom Christmas in July tasting
Jul 13th, 2020
Heck of a hosting by @Weston Eidson last night for the City Club wine group. All wines were tasted blind.
This was really fun trying alongside The Judge (once they were revealed). I guessed this was 3-5 year old Cali chardonnay, and guessed it was a Montagu Ritchie. Crazy power to this...it mellowed a touch with time in the glass, but it was large and in charge. Smoked marshmallows, lemon oil, hazelnut and honeyed fruits. Viscous and rich on the palate.
Heck of a hosting by @Weston Eidson last night for the City Club wine group. All wines were tasted blind.
This was really fun trying alongside The Judge (once they were revealed). I guessed this was 3-5 year old Cali chardonnay, and guessed it was a Montagu Ritchie. Crazy power to this...it mellowed a touch with time in the glass, but it was large and in charge. Smoked marshmallows, lemon oil, hazelnut and honeyed fruits. Viscous and rich on the palate.
This remains my favorite Chard to-date. So incredibly deep and sensuous with notes of honey-drizzled pear, fresh garden herbs, citrus, and mint. Paired nicely with uni & caviar pasta.
This remains my favorite Chard to-date. So incredibly deep and sensuous with notes of honey-drizzled pear, fresh garden herbs, citrus, and mint. Paired nicely with uni & caviar pasta.
Dec 21st, 2019