Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed within 3–8 years of vintage release.
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Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shanks, aged cheddar cheese
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Kendall-Jackson's Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a benchmark expression of California's diverse terroir, blending fruit from mountain, hillside, and benchland vineyards across Sonoma, Mendocino, and Paso Robles. Pioneered by Jess Jackson in the early 1980s, this wine represents the art of master blending, marrying the structural intensity of cool-climate coastal fruit with the lush, ripe fruit flavors of warmer inland valleys. Aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels, it delivers a classic profile of black cherry, blackberry, and cassis, complemented by subtle notes of vanilla, cocoa, and toasted oak. This approachable yet complex style helped democratize premium California Cabernet Sauvignon, making it a staple of American wine culture.
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Founded in 1982 by Jess Jackson, Kendall-Jackson is a pioneering, family-owned winery headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, that forever changed the landscape of American viticulture. Renowned for introducing the iconic Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, the estate focuses on cool, coastal California vineyards, employing meticulous blending techniques to achieve unmatched consistency and flavor depth. Today, the Jackson family continues to champion sustainable farming practices across their estate vineyards, producing acclaimed expressions ranging from the rich Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon to elegant Pinot Noirs. Located at 5007 Fulton Rd, 95403 Santa Rosa, California, United States, the winery remains a benchmark of quality and innovation, with more information available at https://www.kj.com.