2017 Kongsgaard Chardonnay The Judge Napa

(100 points) Outer quote mark The 2017 Chardonnay The Judge prances out of the glass with flamboyant notes of baked pineapple, green mango, apricot preserves and nutmeg with underlying nuances of sea spray, lime blossoms, yuzu, almond croissant and crushed rocks plus a waft of beeswax. Full-bodied, the palate is charged with amazing energy, featuring loads of tightly knit layers and a scintillating backbone of freshness, finishing with decadent creaminess and with that lingering 'The Judge' mineral signature coming through at the very tail end. (LPB) Inner quote mark (11/2019)  Robert Parker's Wine Advocate