Kendall-Jackson

Vintner's Reserve California Chardonnay

8.763 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
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
Sipping Fine Wine

The first Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay was released in 1983. Pale lemon color. Some oak and stone fruit aromas. Peach and tropical fruits on the palate with vanilla and buttery oak on the finish. Good value for a wine to entertain a crowd that won't break the bank. Consistent quality. Tasting Sample. Previously Tasted ‘15 & ‘16 side by side, not much difference. Consistent.

The first Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay was released in 1983. Pale lemon color. Some oak and stone fruit aromas. Peach and tropical fruits on the palate with vanilla and buttery oak on the finish. Good value for a wine to entertain a crowd that won't break the bank. Consistent quality. Tasting Sample. Previously Tasted ‘15 & ‘16 side by side, not much difference. Consistent.

Dec 27th, 2019
Sipping Fine Wine

The first Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay was released in 1983. Pale lemon color. Some oak and stone fruit aromas. Peach and tropical fruits on the palate with vanilla and buttery oak on the finish. Good value for a wine to entertain a crowd that won't break the bank. Consistent quality. Tasting Sample. Previously Tasted ‘15 & ‘16 side by side, not much difference. Consistent.

The first Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay was released in 1983. Pale lemon color. Some oak and stone fruit aromas. Peach and tropical fruits on the palate with vanilla and buttery oak on the finish. Good value for a wine to entertain a crowd that won't break the bank. Consistent quality. Tasting Sample. Previously Tasted ‘15 & ‘16 side by side, not much difference. Consistent.

1 person found it helpfulMay 21st, 2020
Jeffrey Woo

Light gold hue. Aromas of coconut, cream, papaya, oak, vanilla. Medium body and medium-plus acidity. Popular California-style chardonnay. Oaky with tropical fruits. (Tasted in 2019.)

Light gold hue. Aromas of coconut, cream, papaya, oak, vanilla. Medium body and medium-plus acidity. Popular California-style chardonnay. Oaky with tropical fruits. (Tasted in 2019.)

Apr 7th, 2024
Sarah J

Vanilla hints on the nose with a nice smooth finish.

Vanilla hints on the nose with a nice smooth finish.

Jun 9th, 2021
Nugs

Black currant aroma. Fruity notes and slightly sweet, high in acidity and low-medium tannin with a short and clear finish.

Black currant aroma. Fruity notes and slightly sweet, high in acidity and low-medium tannin with a short and clear finish.

Nov 26th, 2020
Jake Felice

Rather juicy

Rather juicy

Aug 22nd, 2020
Rajdeep Dasgupta

Smooth with hint of vanilla,

Smooth with hint of vanilla,

Jun 19th, 2020
Ross Freeman

Crisp and refreshing, lots of tropical fruit, not buttery

Crisp and refreshing, lots of tropical fruit, not buttery

Apr 17th, 2020
Johanna Peterson

Seriously this is one of my favorite Chardonnays, I rarely find one that I like, and we all love the KJ Chardonnay

Seriously this is one of my favorite Chardonnays, I rarely find one that I like, and we all love the KJ Chardonnay

Apr 13th, 2020
Grace Hoy

A delicious, non-buttery, tropical ChardonnAYYYY.

A delicious, non-buttery, tropical ChardonnAYYYY.

Apr 10th, 2020