Vintner's Reserve Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2022
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled salmon, goat cheese salad, charcuterie board
✨ Technical Specifications
Kendall-Jackson’s Vintner's Reserve Rosé is a vibrant celebration of California's cool coastal terroirs. Crafted primarily from Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Grenache grapes grown in the wind-swept vineyards of Monterey County, Sonoma County, and Santa Barbara County, this dry rosé captures the bright, sun-kissed essence of the Golden State. The winemaking team employs gentle whole-cluster pressing and cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the delicate floral aromas, crisp acidity, and fresh red fruit flavors. This wine represents a modern California take on the classic Mediterranean rosé style, balancing refreshing minerality with a juicy fruit core that reflects the Jackson family's pioneering spirit in coastal viticulture.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1982 by Jess Jackson, Kendall-Jackson has evolved into one of the most recognizable icons of California viticulture while remaining under family stewardship led by Barbara Banke. Operating out of the Russian River Valley with the Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens in Santa Rosa, the producer farms estate vineyard parcels spanning prime coastal terroirs across Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Monterey, and Santa Barbara counties. These ocean-moderated appellations benefit from cooling marine fogs, gravelly alluvial deposits, and long, slow growing seasons. Viticulture emphasizes certified sustainable standards under CCSW and SIP guidelines. Winemaking showcases precision blending, micro-lot fermentations, and thoughtful French and American oak regimes designed to preserve vibrant orchard fruit while cultivating rounded textural richness. The estate is globally synonymous with its flagship Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, while single-vineyard and sub-regional tier bottlings—such as the Jackson Estate Chardonnay series and Stature Chardonnay—exemplify site-driven, benchmark California whites.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache
🍷 ABV
13.5%