Jackson Estate Poets Peak Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2031
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, braised beef short ribs
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the rugged, high-elevation slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains in the Alexander Valley, the Jackson Estate Poet's Peak Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to mountain viticulture. The vineyard's dramatic elevation exposes the vines to abundant sunshine while cooling breezes preserve acidity, resulting in small, intensely concentrated berries. Grown in well-drained, volcanic soils, this wine showcases the classic power and structure of mountain-grown fruit, characterized by deep blackberry and cassis notes, firm tannins, and a distinctive mineral undertone. It is traditionally aged in French oak barrels to refine its robust character and add layers of baking spice and toasted wood.
🍾 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