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Vintner's Reserve - Special Select

2011 California Pinot Noir

The Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve - Special Select is a remarkable red Pinot Noir from the renowned California region, showcasing the unique characteristics of its 2011 vintage. This wine exhibits a medium to full-bodied profile, offering a delightful balance of richness and finesse. Its high acidity adds a bright liveliness that complements the wine's prominent fruit intensity, delivering vibrant notes of ripe cherry and raspberry, intertwined with subtle earthy undertones. The tannins are medium, providing a gentle structure that supports the overall harmony of the wine. As a dry expression, it invites a clean finish, making this Pinot Noir an enjoyable choice for both casual sipping and elegant dining occasions.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

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

Pairs well with:


Roasted Duck, Roasted Pork, Black Cherry Glazed Duck

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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