Jackson Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2019 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled ribeye steak, roasted rosemary lamb chops, aged gouda cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Jackson Hills Cabernet Sauvignon represents Kendall-Jackson's dedication to the rugged, high-elevation terrains of California's premier coastal ridges. Sourced primarily from mountain and hillside vineyards in Sonoma County, this wine captures the dramatic intensity of vines forced to struggle in thin, rocky soils. The high-altitude exposure provides warm daytime sun and cool nightly breezes, resulting in small, thick-skinned berries with concentrated flavors and robust, structured tannins. Traditionally aged in French oak barrels, this Cabernet Sauvignon showcases a deep, complex character with notes of dark blackberry, cassis, and subtle graphite, reflecting the wild, untamed spirit of California's hillside viticulture.
🍾 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