Almost buttery, definitely needs to be aerated. A sort of fruity, dark chocolatey taste with the dark chocolate lingering a bit.
Almost buttery, definitely needs to be aerated. A sort of fruity, dark chocolatey taste with the dark chocolate lingering a bit.
1 person found it helpfulMay 22nd, 2019
Not bad but not exactly the taste I was going for. This wine is actually pretty sweet.
Not bad but not exactly the taste I was going for. This wine is actually pretty sweet.
1 person found it helpfulApr 2nd, 2019
The first Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay was released in 1983. Dark Ruby with complex red fruit aromas and a jolt of spice. On the palate cherry and plum flavors with smoky peppery spice notes. Bold tannins, medium finish ending with earthy tones. Better than some prior vintages but not a fan. Tasting Sample.
The first Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay was released in 1983. Dark Ruby with complex red fruit aromas and a jolt of spice. On the palate cherry and plum flavors with smoky peppery spice notes. Bold tannins, medium finish ending with earthy tones. Better than some prior vintages but not a fan. Tasting Sample.
1 person found it helpfulNov 9th, 2017
Nice Merlot, seemed not very well rounded when first opened. Next day, this wine had really opened up and become smooth and silky.
Nice Merlot, seemed not very well rounded when first opened. Next day, this wine had really opened up and become smooth and silky.
1 person found it helpfulMay 10th, 2015
Found this little gem at a small retail store in Santa Fe, a 2003 Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Merlot. This 11 year-old wine still has some real interesting current and pomegranate notes with some coffee, pipe tobacco and cedar notes. For $20, this was a great find and a lot of fun to play with. The KJ wines really do age beautifully!
Found this little gem at a small retail store in Santa Fe, a 2003 Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Merlot. This 11 year-old wine still has some real interesting current and pomegranate notes with some coffee, pipe tobacco and cedar notes. For $20, this was a great find and a lot of fun to play with. The KJ wines really do age beautifully!
1 person found it helpfulJul 24th, 2014
Cheesy and cheap, but flavorful; plum, tobacco and oak
Cheesy and cheap, but flavorful; plum, tobacco and oak
Apr 22nd, 2016
Notes of berries with hints of spice
Notes of berries with hints of spice
Mar 13th, 2022
Fruity to taste & smell. Not bitter… pretty easy to drink!
Fruity to taste & smell. Not bitter… pretty easy to drink!
Mar 10th, 2022
Deep dark purple color that gets brown towards the rim. I find it tight, but get the earthy, tobacco and chalk coming through.
Deep dark purple color that gets brown towards the rim. I find it tight, but get the earthy, tobacco and chalk coming through.
Apr 24th, 2021
Drinking Kendall-Jackson Merlot with Thomas in Maine. Rainy day in Acadia hiked Precipice Trail and now watching the Presidential debate between Trump and Biden.
Drinking Kendall-Jackson Merlot with Thomas in Maine. Rainy day in Acadia hiked Precipice Trail and now watching the Presidential debate between Trump and Biden.
Sep 30th, 2020
Sonoma County, California, USA
