2019 Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay 375ml

Kendall-Jackson is a well-known American winery that produces a wide range of wines, including a chardonnay. Kendall-Jackson’s chardonnay is made using grapes grown in the cool, coastal regions of California, which gives the wine its crisp, clean flavor. The wine is aged in oak barrels, which adds notes of vanilla and butter to the wine’s fruit-forward flavor. Overall, Kendall-Jackson chardonnay is known for its balance, complexity, and food-friendliness.

Critic tasting note: “Bright, medium yellow with a gold hue, even colour throughout. This has a gentle, coy bouquet, slowly releasing vibrant aromas of pineapple, papaya, Meyer lemon and oak spices, and underlying roasted nuts. Full-bodied, succulent tropical fruit of pineapple, papaya and Meyer lemon packed the palate, seasoned with warming spice, toast and roasted cashew. The fruit is vivid with excellent acidity, brightens the palate and draws a long, juicy line to the finish. Toasted oak melded harmoniously with creaminess provides a round mouthfeel. This is a juicy, tropical-fruited Chardonnay with weight and presence. Match with grilled kingfish and roasted turkey over the next 5 years. Barrel-fermented to 13.5% alc, aged 7 months in French (5% new) and American oak (7% new), aged on lees. 18.5/20 pts” – 18.5/20, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

Producer Notes

For over three decades, Kendall-Jackson has remained relentlessly committed to producing only the finest quality wines from grapes grown in Californias cool, coastal vineyards. We carefully match climates and soil types for each grape varietal, and then guide each vineyard lot throughout the entire winemaking process. Our proprietary approach to winemaking has earned us our world-renowned reputation for wines that consistently exhibit our signature rich layers of flavor, combined with delicate balance.

Drinking Window: 2020-2027

Vineyard Notes

Crafted in small vineyard lots throughout the entire winemaking process.

Winemaking

Whole cluster pressed to retain the fresh fruit qualities.

Ageing

Aged 5 months in French (4.5% new) and American oak (7% new). Sur lie aging with monthly battonage (lees stirring) for our signature velvety, silky texture and creamy flavor.