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Vintner's Reserve

2010 California Pinot Noir

The 2010 Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Pinot Noir exemplifies the beauty of California's winegrowing regions with its alluring red hue. This wine is medium-bodied, offering a delightful balance between elegance and substance. The vibrant acidity adds brightness, complementing the fruit intensity that showcases prominent flavors of cherries and strawberries, rounded off with hints of spice. Tannins are soft and approachable, making this Pinot Noir not only versatile for food pairings but also enjoyable on its own. The wine is dry, allowing the lush fruit characteristics to shine through without being overshadowed. With its smooth texture and inviting profile, this Kendall-Jackson offering is both approachable and sophisticated, perfect for any occasion.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Strawberry

Strawberry

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 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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