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2004 Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay
Vineyard: Kendall-Jackson
Price: $14.00- $17.99
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Varietal: Chardonnay
Style: White
Region: United States > California
Other Vintages: 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2003 2002 2001 1999 1998 1997 1995 1995
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE
The Grand Reserve wines from Kendall-Jackson are superlative expression of the art of blending terroir from key vineyard sources. Each harvest, the tri-county appellation percentage varies and the subtle nuances that winemaking adds achieve the proper balance of grace. It is this harmony of terroir and winemaking skill that makes these wines outstanding. The 2004 Grand Reserve Chardonnay is lush and tropical with bright citrus notes and ripe apple flavors. Sur lie aged, and beautifully balanced,...
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  • Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines
    52% Mendocino County; 48% Sonoma County. This mild and rather minimalist wine is drawn along slightly smaller lines in most respects, but it is clean, flirts with a bit of green apples and is reasonably crisp in basic balance. A functional choice for matching with seafoods and lighter poultry, it will not stand up as well with fuller-flavored foods.
  • Robert Parker
  • Wine & Spirits
  • Wine Advocate
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for United States-California: 92 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>