Vintner's Reserve Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
spicy Thai curry, roasted pork loin, fruit tarts
✨ Technical Specifications
Kendall-Jackson's Vintner's Reserve Riesling showcases the winery's dedication to cool-climate viticulture along California's windswept coastlines. Sourced primarily from cool maritime regions like Monterey County, where the deep submarine canyon of Monterey Bay funnels cold air and fog into the vineyards, this wine benefits from an extended growing season. This unique terroir allows the Riesling grapes to ripen slowly, developing rich, concentrated stone fruit and floral aromas while preserving their vibrant, natural acidity. Crafted in an off-dry, highly approachable style, it pays homage to the traditional German heritage of the grape while expressing the sun-drenched character of California. The winemaking team carefully monitors fermentation to leave a touch of natural residual sugar, balancing the crisp, electric acidity with a luscious, round mouthfeel.
🍾 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%