Seco Highlands Jackson Estate Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, grilled salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
The Jackson Estate Seco Highlands Pinot Noir is grown in the wind-swept Arroyo Seco AVA of Monterey County, California. The name 'Seco' (meaning dry in Spanish) refers to the ancient, gravelly riverbed that defines this unique terroir. Here, the vineyard is subjected to a dramatic daily cooling cycle, where fierce winds from the nearby Monterey Bay rush through the valley, forcing the vines to struggle and resulting in thick-skinned, highly concentrated Pinot Noir grapes. This estate-grown bottling showcases the signature cool-climate character of the region, combining vibrant red fruit flavors with a distinct mineral backbone and elegant structure, shaped by aging in French oak barrels.
🍾 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%