Kendall-Jackson

Grand Reserve Santa Barbara County Chardonnay

8.8432 ratings
8.521 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
Andrew Lohse

Baked apple, lemon, butter, vanilla, oak. . . Manipulated, stylistically, but tasty nonetheless

Baked apple, lemon, butter, vanilla, oak. . . Manipulated, stylistically, but tasty nonetheless

Aug 26th, 2019
Silvia's Wine

Founder, V&N Cellars - Barcelona

8.9

Classic chardonnay with body and structure.

Classic chardonnay with body and structure.

Aug 7th, 2018
Jesse Pender

Assistant Winemaker Delicato Family Vineyards

8.8

Good dose of oak balanced by tropical fruit.

Good dose of oak balanced by tropical fruit.

Dec 16th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

The first Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay was released in 1983 and in that same year, Grand Reserve was introduced, a line of K-J’s premium wines. Straw with aromas of stone fruit and tropical fruits with floral spices. On the palate apple, peach and pineapple flavors with citrus notes on good balance. Medium finish ending with smoky notes. Tasting Sample.

The first Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay was released in 1983 and in that same year, Grand Reserve was introduced, a line of K-J’s premium wines. Straw with aromas of stone fruit and tropical fruits with floral spices. On the palate apple, peach and pineapple flavors with citrus notes on good balance. Medium finish ending with smoky notes. Tasting Sample.

Nov 9th, 2017
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
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

8.9

Impressively clean, concentrated and creamy. The lovely mid-palate unctuous is smoothed over by the invigorating acidity. Sheer class!

Impressively clean, concentrated and creamy. The lovely mid-palate unctuous is smoothed over by the invigorating acidity. Sheer class!

2 people found it helpfulSep 15th, 2016
Kim Torres

Incredible 10 year old bottle with my father in law. Very strong vanilla notes, but not sweet like most.

Incredible 10 year old bottle with my father in law. Very strong vanilla notes, but not sweet like most.

2 people found it helpfulJul 21st, 2015
Michael Silverwood

Awesome buttery Chardonnay at the inaugural Tandem Happy Hour

Awesome buttery Chardonnay at the inaugural Tandem Happy Hour

2 people found it helpfulAug 29th, 2014
Scott Hagen

Scott had this 9 years ago

Scott had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2016
Nate Axline

Full bodied, tart apple, uplifting aromatics

Full bodied, tart apple, uplifting aromatics

Sep 28th, 2016