Golden, nutty, fresh.
This fresher style of Chardonnay from Kendall~Jackson is made from 100% Estate grown Chardonnay from vineyards in Monterey, Santa Barbara and Mendocino County, it has been fermented 50/50 in stainless steel and neutral oak barrels with partial secondary malolactic fermentation.
Expect good Chardonnay character with golden fruits, lemons, nutty aromas with baking bread and smoke. The palate is mouthwatering; sweet peach puree, honey, tangerine and pineapple with vanilla flavours dominate. Very good weight with a creamy edge and a lengthy spicy and zesty finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 24th, 2015

Supple, fleshy, woven.
Smoked spices and black currents are woven with sarsaparilla, plums, and mocha. The palate is supple, the fruit generous; it is an approachable and fleshy red with a long smooth finish trailing spiced cocoa.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 12th, 2018

Golden, approachable, creamy.

Made from estate grown grapes KJ's Vintner's Reserve line the 2019 Chardonnay seems riper than previous. Expect buttery pastries, apple sauce, hazelnut praline and spiced lemon curd aromas. It is balanced and creamy, concentrated and consistent. Tropical fruit, spice and nutty flavours linger on the palate.
Pair: Roast chicken, smoked cheese grilled cheese or sweet corn bread spiked with jalapeno.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - March 26th, 2021

Engaging, approachable, lively.

Made from estate grown grapes the Vintner's Reserve line Chardonnay offers aromas of golden apples, pineapple and vanilla, tangerine and sweet butter. It has an energetic character with flavours of coriander, citrus peel, toasted hazelnuts praline and more vanilla. A creamy weight is balanced by lively acidity, toasted oak flavours roll off the finish.
Pair: Roast chicken, smoked cheese grilled cheese or sweet corn bread spiked with jalapeno.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 27th, 2015

Spiced, approachable, lively.

Made from estate grown grapes the Vintner's Reserve line Chardonnay offers aromas of yellow apples, grilled pineapple, marmalade and spiced sweet butter. The palate is tropical and creamy with toasted spice and butter tarts. Great weight and approachable.
Pair: Roast chicken, smoked cheese grilled cheese or sweet corn bread spiked with jalapeno.

©copyright 2018 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - May 14th, 2018