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Vintner's Reserve

2005 California Pinot Noir

The Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Pinot Noir from the 2005 vintage is a delightful expression of California's renowned winegrowing capabilities. This red wine showcases a medium-bodied profile with a smooth and velvety texture, making it incredibly food-friendly. Its acidity is refreshing, providing balance and a bright liveliness on the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing luscious notes of cherry, raspberry, and subtle hints of spice, creating a harmonious complexity. The tannins are medium in structure, offering a gentle grip that perfectly supports the wine's fruit-forward nature. As a dry wine, it leaves a clean finish, inviting you to take another sip and indulge in its inviting flavors.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Plum

Plum

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Region:


California
California

California is one of the most diverse winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning 850 miles along North America's west coast—and inland across mountains and valleys—California's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) cover a dizzying array of terroir. The cold, deep waters of the Pacific Ocean play a major role in cooling California's vineyards, sending fog and chilly air up to 100 miles inland. This tempers the daytime heat and allows grapes to ripen slowly but fully. Cooler-climate grape varieties thrive closest to the sea, while further inland, bigger, bolder wines prevail.

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