94 Points The Newton 2013 "Unfiltered" Chardonnay has just been released - always one of California's finest Chardonnays! Newton Vineyards is one of the great vineyard estates of Spring Mountain with neighbors like Cain, Pride Mountain and Paloma. Their highly-rated Unfiltered Chardonnay sells out every year. 94 Points Robert Parker: "John Kongsgaard told me that when the unfiltered Chardonnay from Newton was first launched in the early 1980s, the fruit came entirely from what is now the Judge Vineyard of Kongsgaard. No wonder that wine was so spectacular in those days. It also had an incredible aging curve as well. This wine continues to be a strong effort. The 2013 Chardonnay Unfiltered exhibits notes of white peach, honeysuckle and some brioche in a medium to full-bodied, lusciously fruity, rich, complex and full style. It doesn’t have the minerality of the old days of the early 1980s, but this is a brilliant Chardonnay, representing one of Napa’s finest efforts.... ...This cuvée has been one of California’s great classic Chardonnays for over two decades. It also has remarkable aging potential. In the early years, much of the credit went to some of the talented people who worked here, including John Kongsgaard, Luc Morlet and Michel Rolland.."
Thibaut Marquis
Region Manager East, CRU Selections Terlato Wines International
California-chard! Oaky, vanilla, peachy. Alcohol is a bit overwhelming. Good food wine
California-chard! Oaky, vanilla, peachy. Alcohol is a bit overwhelming. Good food wine
8.7TheSkip
I don’t drink Chardonnay often, but when I do, I enjoy it viscous and buttery.
I don’t drink Chardonnay often, but when I do, I enjoy it viscous and buttery.
9.2Christian Adams
Bright acidity and texture, green able and lush. Pretty!
Bright acidity and texture, green able and lush. Pretty!
9.4Chance Miller
Love ❤️ it; well balanced: butterscotch, vanilla, almonds.
Love ❤️ it; well balanced: butterscotch, vanilla, almonds.
9.3Joni Hedgpeth
Excellent.
Excellent.
10Maciej Kurka
And yet so much oak brûlée
And yet so much oak brûlée
8.8Martin Mills
Liquid gold, and priced accordingly
Liquid gold, and priced accordingly
9.2GaryWEdwards
Maybe the best of best in Cali Chardonnay . Drinks like a Montrachet #unfiltered magic
Maybe the best of best in Cali Chardonnay . Drinks like a Montrachet #unfiltered magic
9.1Logan Edwards
The smoothest and creamiest Chardonnay to date for me. Served at just below room temperature and best enjoyed overlooking Newton's breathtaking views. Truly a remarkable wine.
The smoothest and creamiest Chardonnay to date for me. Served at just below room temperature and best enjoyed overlooking Newton's breathtaking views. Truly a remarkable wine.
9.5WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.