Kongsgaard Chardonnay, Napa Valley, USA 2022

Chardonnay 2022 is a rich, powerful expression of Napa Valley Chardonnay, offering Grand Cru level depth and texture. It opens with layered aromas of citrus oil, stone fruit, hazelnut, and baking spice, leading into a full-bodied palate that is dense yet balanced by vibrant acidity and saline minerality. Opulent yet precise, this is a benchmark California Chardonnay with impressive length and aging potential.

"The 2022 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) is typically a blend of Hyde, Hudson, Arcadia and a few others. In 2022, Hudson was not in the blend. Dried lemon peel, tangerine oil, hazelnut and chamomile unfurl in the glass. The drought conditions of the year produced a wine of considerable intensity. Its weight and viscous intensity make it a sort of mini-Judge. The 2022 is very dense and phenolic." Vinous 93