Cloud Landing Jackson Estate Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, grilled salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
The Jackson Estate Cloud Landing Pinot Noir is sourced from the wind-swept Petaluma Gap AVA in Sonoma County, a region defined by its unique microclimate. The vineyard's name, Cloud Landing, pays homage to the dense marine fog that rolls in from the Pacific Ocean, blanketing the vines before being chased away by afternoon winds. This intense maritime influence forces the vines to struggle, resulting in smaller berries with thicker skins and concentrated flavors. The wine is crafted using traditional cool-climate techniques, including open-top fermentation and aging in French oak barrels, which imparts a delicate spice to the bright red fruit and earthy undertones characteristic of this rugged coastal terroir.
🍾 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
Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.5%