Description
Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Aromas of lush, bright black cherry, blackberry and cassis draw you in. Round, rich seamless tannins provide a robust backbone and supple mid-palate. Notes of cedar, vanilla and a hint of mocha linger on the finish. Black cherry, blackberry, and cassis.
- APPELLATION: Sonoma County
- COMPOSITION: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot, 1% Malbec
- T.A.: 0.55g/100ml
- PH: 3.70
- ALC %: 14.5%
Vintage may vary.
WINEMAKING
Aged 11 months in French (65%) oak barrels, American (30%) oak barrels, and stainless steel. 96% Sonoma County, 4% Mendocino County,
Artisan winemaking techniques, such as cold soaking and extending maceration were used to enhance and simultaneously soften the tannins, deepen the color and intensify the flavors.
VINEYARDS
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are blended with Merlot for softness, Cabernet Franc for tannins, and Petit Verdot to enhance the mouthfeel, Malbec for roundness. Sonoma County mountain and hillside vineyards add black cherry flavors and superb wine structure. Mendocino County mountain vineyards impart blackberry and mocha flavors.
