Kendall-Jackson

Jackson Estates Grown Vintner's Reserve Merlot

9.026 ratings
-no pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Boris Mathiszik

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
Allison Lyzenga

Cheesy and cheap, but flavorful; plum, tobacco and oak

Cheesy and cheap, but flavorful; plum, tobacco and oak

Apr 22nd, 2016
Tommy

Black cherry and plum. Rich tannins and a sweet finish.

Black cherry and plum. Rich tannins and a sweet finish.

Jul 16th, 2023
Michael Rusch

Bought for our 2021 family Christmas dinner. 2016, the get so smooth after the 4 year mark. Deep, round, velvety goodness.

Bought for our 2021 family Christmas dinner. 2016, the get so smooth after the 4 year mark. Deep, round, velvety goodness.

Feb 6th, 2022
Rufus King

Dry Sonoma Merlot with black currant notes, medium acid and low acidity, with ham pre-pre-Christmas dinner

Dry Sonoma Merlot with black currant notes, medium acid and low acidity, with ham pre-pre-Christmas dinner

Dec 23rd, 2019
Brianna Hayes

"The taste before the aftertaste tastes...like spices. It's good! Drink it!"-Daniel Haggerty

"The taste before the aftertaste tastes...like spices. It's good! Drink it!"-Daniel Haggerty

Dec 20th, 2017
Linda Jacobs

Cherry smell, dry but not too dry, smooth nice after taste

Cherry smell, dry but not too dry, smooth nice after taste

Sep 10th, 2017
Michael Rusch

Super smooth finish when these Merlots have age 4+ years. Great dinner wine at around $20 per bottle.

Super smooth finish when these Merlots have age 4+ years. Great dinner wine at around $20 per bottle.

Jul 9th, 2017
Paula Strebig

Medium - heavy bodied, deep red color, not much on the nose but that could be due to the inferior small goblets we were served. Drier than most Merlots, cassis with a hint of tobacco or spice near the long smooth light oaky finish.

Medium - heavy bodied, deep red color, not much on the nose but that could be due to the inferior small goblets we were served. Drier than most Merlots, cassis with a hint of tobacco or spice near the long smooth light oaky finish.

May 26th, 2017
Richard DeFabrizio

Fun and cheap and universal finish. So why...stock the 375ml for those nights you know a bigger bottle would be regrettable.

Fun and cheap and universal finish. So why...stock the 375ml for those nights you know a bigger bottle would be regrettable.

Apr 16th, 2017