Winemaker Clayton Kirchhoff did it again! Another stunning, very Burgundian-like Hudson Chardonnay was produced! If this vineyard were to be in Burgundy, it would definitely have Premier-Cru status! Lee Hudson is probably one of the best, if not the best wine grower in the valley. Many great wineries (Kongsgaard, Aubert, Kistler, etc.) have been sourcing from this vineyard for decades!

Napa Valley
GGWC 79.99
FREE SHIPPING on 12 or more
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The 2020 Hudson is deep, and concentrated. The wine’s bold aromas jump out of the glass. On the palate you’ll encounter lush viscosity and tantalizing richness. The wine is loaded with bold flavors of lemon confit, marzipan, fresh cut flowers , chamomile and almonds. This Chardonnay is very statuesque and over delivers from start to finish. This 2019 Hudson Estate Chardonnay is especially fine, offering lush and pure fruit flavors that are remarkable. The wine is full-bodied, the palate is multilayered, with tons of mineral sparks accenting the opulent fruit, and the long, decadent and long lingering crisp finish.
James Suckling 95 Points: “Aromas of white peaches, spiced apples, dried honeysuckle, lemon pith, cedar and cloves. It’s full-bodied with fresh acidity and a vibrant, tight and textured palate. Long and focused. Richer style and density. Drink now or hold“
Winery Notes: “The 2020 Chardonnay showcases a combination of 5 distinct blocks from the Hudson Estate planted to the Heritage Shot Wente clone. We hand select barrels from each site to create a Chardonnay that fully expresses the elegant and balanced style of Hudson Vineyards. The wine is rich with bright acidity and mouth watering notes of stone fruit, citrus, and brioche. .”
The grapes were harvested well before the fires started, so there is absolutely no issue!!
Also check out these other Hudson Wines (OK to mix & match for FREE SHIPPING)
HUDSON 2018 PHOENIX BORDEAUX BLEND, ESTATE NAPA VALLEY
HUDSON 2019 WHITE STUDY # 2 ESTATE NAPA VALLEY
A Day at the Hudson Winery
A few weeks ago I visited Hudson Ranch . I drove up from San Francisco to the Carneros region of the Napa Valley for a tête-à-tête with Lee Hudson and his crew.


“Everything was falling apart,” said Lee. “But I like work. It keeps me happy, it’s what gives me pleasure.”
And work he did, as Lee planted his first vineyard, built roads and put in all the infrastructures on a property that hadn’t seen anything of significance grown in a long time. Even the creek barely flowed and the fish had disappeared.

About 90% of the grapes Lee grows for other wineries such as Kongsgaard, Kistler, Aubert, Arietta, etc.
Call 415-337-4083 or email frank@goldengatewinecellars.com for availability and priority allocation