Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2013

$22

The rare Reserve version of Kendall-Jackson's bestselling Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay. Limited. Handcrafted from the top 5% of all the Kendall-Jackson lots, a delicious blend of Monterey and Santa Barbara fruit.  Sur lie aged with lees stirred twice monthly to integrate fruit and oak and promote a creamy mouthfeel. 90 Points Robert Parker: "The real superstar, if you want to spend a few more dollars, is the 2013 Chardonnay Grand Reserve, which is a blend of 54% Monterey estate fruit with 46% Santa Barbara estate fruit. This is aged in 31% new French oak and a touch of American wood as well, for nine months prior to bottling. The wine shows honeysuckle, brioche, pineapple, mango, and orange notes in a boisterous, exuberant, richly fruity, but pure, medium-bodied style with the oak kicked to the background."

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White Wine
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
750ml
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces

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Nate Axline Delectable Pro

Full bodied, tart apple, uplifting aromatics

Full bodied, tart apple, uplifting aromatics

8.5

Steven Beishuizen

Quite enjoyable. Buttery with oak and lime. Small hints. Smooth and biscuity. I like it.

Quite enjoyable. Buttery with oak and lime. Small hints. Smooth and biscuity. I like it.

8.9

Matt Reagan

Surprisingly good. Over-oaked though.

Surprisingly good. Over-oaked though.

7.9

Courtney Cox

did not like! tasted like mold

did not like! tasted like mold

6.1

Lisa Moss

This is our favorite wine, light and crisp. It's the wine by which we judge all others.

This is our favorite wine, light and crisp. It's the wine by which we judge all others.

10

Rick Stiles

Regular KJ Chardonnay less the oak.

Regular KJ Chardonnay less the oak.

8.5

Dan Pugh

Quite a good Chardonnay. Rich, without being overbearing with butter. Fruity but not too sweet; floral and a little acidic. Drank well with roasted chicken. Would buy again - got for about $14 on sale.

Quite a good Chardonnay. Rich, without being overbearing with butter. Fruity but not too sweet; floral and a little acidic. Drank well with roasted chicken. Would buy again - got for about $14 on sale.

9.1

Lauren Young

Simple Chardonnay, balanced not buttery but easy drinking and a fine balance to soba-2013 vintage

Simple Chardonnay, balanced not buttery but easy drinking and a fine balance to soba-2013 vintage

8.8

Scotty Spurlin

Really enjoyed this. Perfect level of sweetness for my taste. Oak taste def there but not overpowering. Notes of pear for me. Surprised by the lackluster reviews, but my impression might be affected bc I had MO sweet vignoles right before this.

Really enjoyed this. Perfect level of sweetness for my taste. Oak taste def there but not overpowering. Notes of pear for me. Surprised by the lackluster reviews, but my impression might be affected bc I had MO sweet vignoles right before this.

8.8

No Name

2013 in Jan 2016. $14 at Costco. Light and smooth. Really light. Not much depth or flavor.

2013 in Jan 2016. $14 at Costco. Light and smooth. Really light. Not much depth or flavor.

8.5
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