Kendall-Jackson

Grand Reserve Santa Barbara County Chardonnay

8.7109 ratings
8.57 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sommelara

New released 2012 GR Chard, dangerously addicting. The butter and the settle oak are super on the palate!

New released 2012 GR Chard, dangerously addicting. The butter and the settle oak are super on the palate!

3 people found it helpfulFeb 27th, 2014
Brett Pinkin

Vintage 2012 tasted Mar 2015 - I echo prior reviewer's comments: Lithe Monterey lime/lemon custard on the nose, followed by very slight burnt butterscotch seductive beauty. Follows through well in the palate. Can't keep from sipping good times. Very well over delivers in price point.

Vintage 2012 tasted Mar 2015 - I echo prior reviewer's comments: Lithe Monterey lime/lemon custard on the nose, followed by very slight burnt butterscotch seductive beauty. Follows through well in the palate. Can't keep from sipping good times. Very well over delivers in price point.

Mar 28th, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.0

Not as sweet as the regular kj. Still, it is what it is.

Not as sweet as the regular kj. Still, it is what it is.

Feb 8th, 2015
Allison Lyzenga

Delicious; pineapple custard, grilled pineapple, butter, toast; classic

Delicious; pineapple custard, grilled pineapple, butter, toast; classic

Jan 11th, 2015
Dave Smigielski

Whoever brought this wine should not be invited back.

Whoever brought this wine should not be invited back.

Dec 7th, 2014
Ali Hall

I like using this with white grape juice to make a wine cooler.

I like using this with white grape juice to make a wine cooler.

Jan 11th, 2016
Nikki Southwell

Love this buttery Chardonnay

Love this buttery Chardonnay

Dec 21st, 2015
Joe Buckel

Deep gold color, slightly aldehydic, overly almond, disjointed acidity, finish is abrupt lacking persistence. Decent everyday wine for the price.

Deep gold color, slightly aldehydic, overly almond, disjointed acidity, finish is abrupt lacking persistence. Decent everyday wine for the price.

Nov 27th, 2015
James Chandler

Full buttery-not overly. Excellent chard for the money

Full buttery-not overly. Excellent chard for the money

Nov 19th, 2015