eagle_eye

9.1

Great mix of a European and Napa style. Nice fruit and slight butter after. Very nice. — 13 days ago

Shay A

9.3

Annual birthday WWC hosting. As normal, 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert, all presented blind.

As part of my white wine flight theme, I wanted to compare Hyde and Hudson side by side, then finish with Kongsgaard, since it is a blend of both.

Similar to the Hudson before it, I normally like to drink Kongsgaard on the young side, and also similar to the Hudson, on this day…it didn’t seem to have the typical opulent/massive profile. White peach and apricot upfront as well as sweet cotton candy on the nose. Ripe yellow and tropical fruits dominate the palate with sea salt, ginger and lemon cream. Faint note of butterscotch, but not near the amount I’ve found previous vintages to show. What Kongsgaard does well is have a wine of this profile but somehow find a way to have elegant qualities about it. Decant or hold a few years. — a month ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

Never not delicious. Love Cristal with a little age. — 4 days ago

Alan Snitow

9.2

Creamy, mine — a month ago

Tyler Felous

9.0

On first open, the butter/malo notes are overpowering everything. Some fruit and acidity in there but hidden. Will see how it evolves with some air. — 2 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.6

Incredible. K foil bottled between 1995 and 2004. Best Krug rose I’ve ever had. Still fresh and incredibly complex, with no signs of tiring. — 2 months ago

Kyle Miller

9.5

Clean. Nice balance of brioche notes and airy fruit — 9 days ago

RJ Stefanski

9.4

I’ve now had 3 consecutive vintages (‘20-‘22) of this iconic Chardonnay, and even with the hefty price tag, it has always delivered. Big and bold but I wouldn’t say buttery, tropical fruit salad, exceptional balance with great acidity and a long, high end finish. One of those rare times when the hype is deserved. $70-$75 — a month ago

Vino Joe

9.3

A tad off. Better to have let it sit another 10. This champagne is so lovely when it gets dense. Tight small bubbles but not as sweet as normal. Might have just been a bad bottled. — 5 days ago

Mark Rosse

9.2

Different style showing up here after a few months since I had one. — a month ago

Bryan Kesting

9.4

Thank you, Matt. Really enjoyed this one… — 2 months ago

with Matthew

Anne Meijers

9.5

Structured and what a length! — 2 months ago

Amy

9.0

liked! had at ital restaurant in napa — 2 months ago

John Van Trijp

9.2

Not showing great tonight — 19 days ago

Bella Tomassetti

8.9

This is one of my go to wines because it’s classic and goes well with many things. More in the oakier side and slightly heavy but I love the buttery flavor. — 21 days ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.8

2022 Disgorgment is perfect tonight after some air, with infinite depth of red berry fruit and chalky minerality, a vibrant, chiseled palate with singular texture and a finish that keeps on going. Nothin’ like it 👑 — 5 days ago

Joe Fischer

9.3

Wonderful! Great yeast, brioche, citrus, full body, and smooth. Nice little bubbles. — 14 days ago

Andrea Watt

8.9

Lightly mineral with stone, pear, and lime. Gentle but with good flavor. — 2 months ago

John Osgood

9.2

Terrific Chardonnay from a favorite producer — 2 months ago

Jay Kline

9.4

From magnum, the 1996 Grande Année pours a brilliant pale gold color with a persistent mousse. Initially, the wine showed more oxidative notes but it freshened up considerably with air (in fact, a tiny amount was leftover for the next morning and it remained brilliant, racy even!). On the nose, notes of almond, citrus, honey, chalky minerals and brioche. On the palate, wine is developing with absolutely brilliant acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and zippy. The 1996 vintage is simply amazing. Here we are, 28 years past vintage and this bright and full of life! Granted, it’s a magnum, but still. Drink now with patience or enjoy through 2046+. — 2 months ago