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 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
Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.5%