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Chardonnay2012

KongsgaardNapa Valley, California

Kongsgaard’s Chardonnay—especially the cult bottling The Judge—is a powerful yet finely balanced Napa Valley white, sour…Learn More »

$150

/750ml

Current Retail Average

95

/100

Average Pro Rating

Chardonnay 2012 Vintage

ABOUT THIS WINE

Kongsgaard’s Chardonnay—especially the cult bottling The Judge—is a powerful yet finely balanced Napa Valley white, sourced from low‑yielding, rocky vineyards (notably the family’s Stonecrest “Judge” site and top Carneros growers) and crafted with long, oxidative barrel aging and minimal interventio…Learn More »

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Chardonnay · Knowledge Base

About Chardonnay

Kongsgaard’s Chardonnay—especially the cult bottling The Judge—is a powerful yet finely balanced Napa Valley white, sourced from low‑yielding, rocky vineyards (notably the family’s Stonecrest “Judge” site and top Carneros growers) and crafted with long, oxidative barrel aging and minimal intervention. Intensely concentrated and ageworthy, it typically shows layers of ripe stone and tropical fruits, citrus, honeyed and nutty notes, and a distinctive mineral/salty edge wrapped in luxurious texture and vibrant acidity, making it one of California’…