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  • Country ranking ?

    392
  • Producer ranking ?

    5
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035

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The Story

The wine comes from our blocks of the Hudson and Hyde vineyards, ripened perfectly to give us wine that truly belongs in our Pantheon - a heroic athlete with beauty, strength and poise. Parker found it to be "gorgeously full-bodied, with great freshness and acidity." Tanzer described it as "wonderfully balanced for a chardonnay of its impressive size." Aromas of stone fruits, spicy orange rind, and honey are supported by vibrant acidity and re...

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2008 Kongsgaard Napa Valley Chardonnay–  A perennial favorite for lovers of “big”, expressive Chardonnay, with aromas of white flowers and pineapple.  Mouth-filling lush viscosity announces the entry.  Flavors start with apple then move to tropical fruit toward the finish. Decent underlying acidity.  Some alcohol burn in the finish.  Huge, flavorful wine. A Parker score of 94.

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Napa, Napa Valley
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