Back in 1974, Jess Jackson saw in the fine vineyards of California's cool coastal regions fruit with a variety of outstanding flavors. What if there was a way to produce from this abundance, a single outstanding "cuvée" that offered both quality and value? The result, first released in 1983, was Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, a rich, round and flavorful wine, made with hand-crafted methods. That same year, Grand Reserve was introduced, a line of ultra-premium wines that represented the full potential of California's finest vineyards and winemaking. Today, over 5,000 acres of vineyard in California's coastal regions are farmed by Kendall-Jackson. Four separate wineries house what is possibly the single largest barrel-fermentation project in the world. But perhaps most important, is that Kendall-Jackson remains a family-owned winery.
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California » North Coast
“America's #1 selling Chardonnay for 25 years and counting! It's no wonder Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay is the most popular release. Handcrafted in small vineyard lots
10bCalifornia » Santa Barbara County
“A preeminent American Chardonnay house, Kendall-Jackson crafts an array of Chardonnay profiles to please every palate. Kendall-Jackson Avant is the portfolio’s unoaked Chardonnay and undergoes
88fCalifornia » Northern Sonoma
Wine Enthusiast 90 “This wine interlaces a light buttery-oak nuance with vibrant, appealing fruit flavors. It’s medium weight yet fresh, with a smooth, well-balanced palate that
10bCalifornia » Santa Barbara County
"A unique expression of place, Grand Reserve is a winemaker’s blend of single appellation wines sourced from our mountain, ridge, hillside and benchland grapes grown
“Intricate layers of black cherry, plum, currant, and wild berry mingle with a hint of spice. The soft, delicate, elegant tannins of this Bordeaux varietal
“This is a juicy, simple red that overdelivers on its price point, offering expansive layers of soft rich red- and black-cherry fruit. Friendly and approachable,
“Luscious honeysuckle, ripe pear, and fresh lemon grass intertwine in this medium-bodied Vintner's Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. Hints of fresh tropical grapefruit complement the subtle mineral
" Stainless steel fermentation retains Pinot Gris’ vivid fruit qualities and bright, juicy texture, enhancing the pear, honeydew and tangerine flavors inherent to the grape. The
“This beautifully fruit-forward, layered wine is rich, complex and offers asumptuous texture. It has spiciness from the Zinfandel, fresh, lush red fruit and dark, red
“This dark garnet Vintner's Reserve Pinot Noir delivers bright cherry, strawberry and raspberry fruit with elegant earthy notes infused with cola and mild spice accents.
Wine Enthusiast 90 “This is a thick, chewy and full-bodied red that will appeal to a wide range of palates and budgets. Bright underlying red fruit
52aCalifornia » Alexander Valley
The Wine Advocate 92 "The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Hawkeye is a well-built, structured, deep and potentially complex wine that has plenty of upside. Dense ruby/purple, full-bodied,
Wine Enthusiast 91 “Lushly ripe pear and butter flavors are backed by vibrant, lemony acidity in this wine. It has good depth, medium body and a
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Wine Enthusiast 90 WE TOP 100 2019 Rank 48 Best Buys Vivid pear and peach aromas give way to gentle, ripe but still crisp pear and floral flavors
“Aged for 28 months in 76% French oak (20% new) and 22% American oak. Pre-fermentation cold-soak adds layers of complexity by extracting a silkier tannin
Wine Enthusiast 92 "This dark garnet gem delivers bright cherry, strawberry and raspberry fruit with elegant earthy notes infused with cola and mild spice accents. Oak
“This wine contains ripe, crisp citrus flavors with rich aromas of tropical mango, melon, pear and juicy peach. The bright fruit flavors and layered texture
“Aromas of lush, bright black cherry, blackberry and cassis draw you in. Round, rich, seamless tannins provide a robust backbone and supple mid-palate. Notes of
" Intricate layers of black cherry, plum, currant, and wild berry mingle with a hint of spice. The soft, delicate, elegant tannins of this Bordeaux
Wine Enthusiast 91 EDITOR's CHOICE " This is a tasty and accessibly priced Chardonnay. It packs in lots of fruit flavor, vibrant acidity, rich texture and layers
Wine Enthusiast 92 Editor's Choice "A very rich Chardonnay that’s creamy and smooth in the mouth. A touch of oak and lees gives weight and density to
Robert Parker 89 "The 2007 Grand Reserve Merlot, also from Sonoma, is a slightly bigger wine with similar character but more density and more fruit"
Wine Enthusiast 87 "A very nice Pinot Noir that’s dry and silky, with satisfying cherry, cola, oak and spice flavors. Not one to age, but fine
Robert Parker 88-90+ "Composed of 99% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Malbec aged 19 months in French oak (47% new), the 2008 Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon displays
