Avant Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled chicken breast, fresh oysters, goat cheese salad
✨ Technical Specifications
Kendall-Jackson's Avant Chardonnay represents a modern, vibrant evolution of California Chardonnay, offering a fresh counterpoint to the richer, oak-heavy styles that defined the late 20th century. Sourced from cool-climate coastal vineyards where morning fog and chilly Pacific breezes slow ripening, this cuvée is crafted to showcase the pure, unaltered expression of the grape. To achieve this, the winemaking team utilizes cold fermentation primarily in stainless steel tanks, with only a small portion undergoing aging in neutral French oak. This minimalist approach preserves the grape's natural, electric acidity and bright fruit profile—reminiscent of crisp green apple, fresh pear, and citrus blossoms—while imparting a subtle, elegant texture on the palate without dominant oak or buttery notes.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1982 by visionary entrepreneur Jess Jackson, Kendall-Jackson emerged as a cornerstone of modern American winemaking with the debut of its iconic 1982 Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay. Headquartered in Santa Rosa within Sonoma County, the family-owned estate champions cool-climate, coastal vineyard sites across California's premier winegrowing regions. Guided by an uncompromising dedication to sustainable farming, artisanal small-batch fermentation, and tailored French and American oak aging, the winery captures rich complexity and approachable elegance. Beyond its world-famous Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson produces highly acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and terroir-expressive Grand Reserve collections that highlight the diversity of California's coastal terroir.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5%