Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Reserve
⏳ Drinking Window
2019 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to the Jackson family's deep-rooted belief in the power of mountain and hillside vineyards. Sourced primarily from estate-run sites in Sonoma County—where rugged topography, volcanic soils, and cool marine breezes force the vines to struggle—this wine captures the intense, concentrated essence of California Cabernet. The heritage of this bottling is tied to Jess Jackson's pioneering spirit in the 1980s, when he recognized that high-elevation vineyards yield smaller berries with thicker skins, resulting in deeper color, firmer tannins, and richer black fruit flavors. Aged meticulously in a combination of French and American oak barrels, the Grand Reserve style marries the bold, opulent fruit of the New World with the structured elegance and savory complexity of classic European traditions.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1982 by Jess Jackson, Kendall-Jackson has evolved into one of the most recognizable icons of California viticulture while remaining under family stewardship led by Barbara Banke. Operating out of the Russian River Valley with the Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens in Santa Rosa, the producer farms estate vineyard parcels spanning prime coastal terroirs across Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Monterey, and Santa Barbara counties. These ocean-moderated appellations benefit from cooling marine fogs, gravelly alluvial deposits, and long, slow growing seasons. Viticulture emphasizes certified sustainable standards under CCSW and SIP guidelines. Winemaking showcases precision blending, micro-lot fermentations, and thoughtful French and American oak regimes designed to preserve vibrant orchard fruit while cultivating rounded textural richness. The estate is globally synonymous with its flagship Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, while single-vineyard and sub-regional tier bottlings—such as the Jackson Estate Chardonnay series and Stature Chardonnay—exemplify site-driven, benchmark California whites.
🍇 Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 ABV
14.5%