Winery Kendall-JacksonVintner's Reserve Merlot
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Vintner's Reserve Merlot from the Winery Kendall-Jackson
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vintner's Reserve Merlot of Winery Kendall-Jackson in the region of California is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vintner's Reserve Merlot of Winery Kendall-Jackson in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of apples, butter or earthy.
Food and wine pairings with Vintner's Reserve Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Vintner's Reserve Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Vintner's Reserve Merlot
The Vintner's Reserve Merlot of Winery Kendall-Jackson matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of pasticcio (greece), shoulder of lamb in a crust or blanquette of veal in pickle sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Kendall-Jackson's Vintner's Reserve Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vintner's Reserve Merlot from Winery Kendall-Jackson are 2017, 2015, 2013, 2003 and 2002.
Informations about the Winery Kendall-Jackson
The Winery Kendall-Jackson is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 131 wines for sale in the of Sonoma County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sonoma County
Accessible, quality Californian mosaic north of San Francisco: signature Pinot Noir as king red on the cool side (Russian River, Sonoma Coast) — fine and silky with notes of cherry, raspberry, undergrowth and a spicy touch. Ample Chardonnay (apple, vanilla). Dense Cabernet Sauvignon in Alexander Valley (blackcurrant, cedar), spicy Zinfandel in Dry Creek (blackberry, pepper). 19 distinct AVAs, >60 grapes, foggy coast vs warm valleys.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Nervous
Said of a wine that leaves its mark on the palate with its strong characters and a hint of acidity, but without excess.
