Vintner's Reserve Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, barbecue beef brisket, aged cheddar
✨ Technical Specifications
Kendall-Jackson's Vintner's Reserve Syrah showcases the winery's signature approach to coastal California viticulture. Sourced from cool-climate vineyards primarily in Santa Barbara and Monterey counties, the grapes benefit from maritime breezes and morning fog, which extend the growing season. This slow ripening process allows the Syrah to develop its characteristic dark fruit profile, soft tannins, and complex spice notes. The winemaking team employs careful oak aging to impart subtle hints of vanilla and toast, creating a plush, approachable style that honors the rich heritage of the Rhône Valley while expressing the vibrant fruit-forward character of California's coast.
🍾 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
Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14.5%