98 points Robert Parker (Wine Advocate): "Also amazing, the 2012 Chardonnay The Judge offers impressive aromas of tangerines, orange marmalade, wet rocks, quince, spring flowers and honeysuckle. Impressively full-bodied and majestic with terrific acidity, it is a tour de force in Chardonnay. Furthermore, it is about as “natural” as possible. Thankfully, Kongsgaard is not one to deal in the quintessential B.S. that now seems so prevalent. Drink now through 2025. Drink: 2015-2025. (Oct 2014)"
96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "Honey, apricot jam, cinnamon, tangerine peel and rich, tropical-infused notes meld together in the 2012 Chardonnay The Judge. Rich, oily and voluptuous on the palate, the 2012 boasts marvelous depth and pure texture. Think of the Judge as more of an elixir than a wine. The 2012 is superb. Drink: 2016-2027. (Dec 2014)"
95 points/'Highly Recommended,' Wine Spectator: "Ultrarich, this shows what oak can add to a wine, brimming with hints of butterscotch, ripe pear, fig, tangerine and nectarine. Drink now through 2021. 350 cases made. (6/30/15)"
96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "Honey, apricot jam, cinnamon, tangerine peel and rich, tropical-infused notes meld together in the 2012 Chardonnay The Judge. Rich, oily and voluptuous on the palate, the 2012 boasts marvelous depth and pure texture. Think of the Judge as more of an elixir than a wine. The 2012 is superb. Drink: 2016-2027. (Dec 2014)"
95 points/'Highly Recommended,' Wine Spectator: "Ultrarich, this shows what oak can add to a wine, brimming with hints of butterscotch, ripe pear, fig, tangerine and nectarine. Drink now through 2021. 350 cases made. (6/30/15)"
| Product SKU | 347332 |
| Producer | Kongsgaard |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
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