Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai curry, classic roasted pork loin, fruit-based desserts like apple tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Kendall-Jackson's Riesling is a beautiful expression of cool-climate California viticulture, drawing primarily from wind-swept vineyards in Monterey County where chilly maritime breezes and morning fog allow the grapes to ripen slowly. This slow ripening preserves the grape's natural, vibrant acidity while developing intense aromatic profiles. Historically, while California became famous for its bold Chardonnays, pioneering vintners recognized that the state's cooler coastal pockets were ideal for aromatic cool-climate varieties. Kendall-Jackson crafts this wine in an off-dry, highly aromatic style, utilizing cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks to capture the pure, unadorned essence of the fruit—evoking notes of white peach, apricot, and jasmine, backed by a refreshing mineral undertone.
🍾 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
Riesling
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5% - 13.5%