Grand Reserve

Arroyo Seco Chardonnay

The Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay from Arroyo Seco delivers a delightful experience with its full body, pronounced acidity, high fruit intensity, notable tannins, and dry finish. This white wine showcases the essence of the cool-climate region of Arroyo Seco, where the grapes flourish under ideal growing conditions. The winemaking process expertly captures the unique characteristics of the Chardonnay varietal, resulting in a beautifully structured wine with a perfect balance of flavors.

Tasting notes:

Tropical Fruit

Baking Spice

Butter

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Seafood Salad, Ceviche, Grilled Fish with Mango Salsa

Region:

Arroyo Seco

Lying in the middle of the Salinas Valley, the under-appreciated Arroyo Seco AVA is a beacon of cool-climate winemaking in Monterey County. Its vineyards—especially those to the east—are buffeted for much of the day by cold Pacific winds and shrouded by fog. This combines to give Arroyo Seco an extremely long growing season. Soils throughout the AVA are stony, and these stones absorb sunlight to provide additional heat to the vines. While winemakers face a challenging growing environment, the effort is worth it, as the area produces superbly balanced Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling; intriguing Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon perform well in the western part of the AVA.

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