Kongsgaard

Kongsgaard is a small, highly regarded family winery on the eastern rim of Napa Valley, founded by fifth-generation Napa natives John and Maggy Kongsgaard. The project traces its roots to the 1970s, when they planted the Chardonnay vineyard known as The Judge on family land in the hills east of Napa; the first Kongsgaard vintage was released in 1996. Their son Alex later joined the venture, helping continue a hands-on, artisanal approach centered on low yields and meticulous farming at high elevation on Atlas Peak.…