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“John Kongsgaard is in search of the Holy Grail and these are the most interesting, naturally made wines one will find on Planet Earth.”
-Robert Parker

As a fifth-generation Napa native, winemaker and proprietor John Kongsgaard understand how to make highly renowned wines. Having previously made wine for estates such as Newton, Luna, and Arietta, John’s resume is just one of the many aspects of Kongsgaard Wine’s success. The wines have received numerous accolades from critics, including 100 point score from Robert Parker for the 2013 vintage of The Judge Chardonnay. Their 150-acre Atlas Peak estate allows Kongsgaard to get their grapes from one of the three highest vineyards in all of Napa Country. This elevation not only allows for captivating views but also cool-climate, European-style wines that are compelling for every occasion.

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Tasting Notes

WA99
The Syrah comes from a volcanic soil patch at Hudson Vineyard. Frost, cold and rain during bloom significantly lowered the yields this vintage. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Syrah Hudson Vineyard has a nose of violets, black pepper and smoked bacon with black cherries and crushed blackberries at the core plus wafts of chargrill and peppered salami. Full-bodied, rich, decadent and with a lovely soft, rounded texture, it meets all your meat, spice and black fruit expectations and then some! 190 cases made (normally around 300).

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