Outland Ridge Jackson Estate Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, grilled salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
Perched high on a rugged ridge in the remote reaches of the Anderson Valley, the Outland Ridge vineyard sits at elevations reaching up to 1,400 feet. This extreme, high-altitude terroir is defined by its position above the fog line, where the vines bask in intense daytime sun but are cooled by brisk Pacific breezes. The Jackson Estate Outland Ridge Pinot Noir showcases the dramatic character of this site. The struggling vines, planted in shallow, well-drained soils, produce tiny, concentrated berries. The resulting wine is celebrated for its deep, dark fruit profile, structured tannins, and a signature wild-herb and earthy complexity that reflects the untamed Mendocino ridge-top landscape. This wine represents Kendall-Jackson's dedication to exploring California's most challenging and rewarding cool-climate mountain appellations.
🍾 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%