KongsgaardNapaValleyChardonnay

Few winemakers in Napa can approximate the intimate connection to the land which John Kongsgaard and son, Alex, possess. Fifth and sixth generation Napans respectively, their winery – founded by John in the 1990s – has become arguably America’s greatest producer of Chardonnay. Organically and sustainably farmed, their minimal touch in the cellar accentuates the innate beauty of their fruit, yielding powerful, elegant wines that showcase the unique characteristics of their grapes and the Napa terroir.

96/100 – The 2023 Chardonnay is a total stunner. Lemon confit, white flowers, tangerine peel, baked apple tart and lightly honeyed notes fill out the layers effortlessly. This large-scale, layered Chardonnay is exceptionally elegant and polished. Readers will find a Chardonnay of tremendous textural breadth and pedigree. – Antonio Galloni, Vinous