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2009 Kendall Jackson Chardonnay Grand Reserve

Category: California SKU: 62060 Size: 750 ml
Brand: Kendall Jackson
Region: Central Coast
Varietal: Chardonnay Style: White Wine
Ship/Pickup Class: A, L
Ratings: RP 91
Price: $14.99
Reg: $21.99
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For their Grand Reserve program, Kendall Jackson hand selects grapes from their best estate vineyards and then monitor, taste and hand-hold each individual lot throughout the winemaking process. Each lot is kept separate, barrel-aged and handcrafted —boutique winery style. Their winemakers have an unmatched palate of flavors, toast levels and terroir nuances from which they masterfully blend these exemplary rich, deep and complex wines. Only about 3% of Kendall Jackson's Chardonnay is selected for the Grand Reserve bottling.

Winemaker's Notes:

Delectable tropical fruit intertwines with grapefruit, lemon and candied lime peel. Elegantly layered, this wine exhibits a creamy, lush texture with vanilla accents and a hint of cinnamon spice to round out the long, lingering finish.

Reviews

Robert Parker 91 Points

Readers looking for more caramelized tropical fruit and honeysuckle characteristics as well as more opulence and flesh should check out the 2009 Grand Reserve Chardonnay (a blend of equal parts Santa Barbara and Monterey fruit). This 100% Chardonnay was aged 9 months in primarily French oak, and was put through 100% barrel and malolactic fermentation with lots of lees stirring. Kendall-Jackson’s Chardonnay program has always been a reference point for how to get the most out of this grape and this cuvee highlights the buttery melon, tropical fruit and peach-like characteristics of Chardonnay. It also possesses medium to full body, well-integrated wood and a long, heady, rich finish.