Grand Reserve Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, grilled salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
The Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Pinot Noir is a masterful expression of California's cool, maritime-influenced coastal vineyards, primarily sourced from estate-grown blocks in Monterey and Santa Barbara counties. Here, the morning fog and chilly Pacific breezes slow the ripening process, allowing the notoriously finicky Pinot Noir grape to develop deep, concentrated flavors while preserving its natural, vibrant acidity. This wine is crafted using traditional Burgundian techniques, including open-top fermentation and aging in select French oak barrels. The result is a rich, velvety red that beautifully balances bright red fruit characters of wild strawberry and dark cherry with complex undertones of earthy forest floor, warm baking spices, and a touch of vanilla, showcasing the Jackson family's decades-long dedication to 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)
13.5% - 14.5%