Grand Reserve Pinot Noir
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, grilled salmon
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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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1982 by Jess Jackson, Kendall-Jackson is a pioneering, family-owned winery headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, that forever changed the landscape of American viticulture. Renowned for introducing the iconic Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, the estate focuses on cool, coastal California vineyards, employing meticulous blending techniques to achieve unmatched consistency and flavor depth. Today, the Jackson family continues to champion sustainable farming practices across their estate vineyards, producing acclaimed expressions ranging from the rich Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon to elegant Pinot Noirs. Located at 5007 Fulton Rd, 95403 Santa Rosa, California, United States, the winery remains a benchmark of quality and innovation, with more information available at https://www.kj.com.