Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2003
Chardonnay
from Sonoma County, California
winemaker's notes:
"The Vintner's Reserve series includes the 2003 Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, perhaps the finest example of this cuvee yet produced. There are 1.9 million cases, and it is the same wine no matter when it is bottled. Approximately 80% comes from the estate vineyards, and, amazingly, the entire cuvee is aged for 6.9 months in both French and American oak. Lees stirring is done for about one month. Undeniably the best Chardonnay for the price in the marketplace, it offers notes of crushed minerals intermixed with lemon custard, orange skins, and tropical fruits. This crisp, medium-bodied, elegant, dry Chardonnay is an astonishing achievement considering the quantity produced as well as its price."
-Wine Advocate
Generous tropical fruit, apple, citrus and melon aromas and flavors are complemented by buttery, toasty oak complexity. The rich, polished palate leads to a crisp, lingering finish. A delicious aperitif and a fine accompaniment to seafood, chicken and creamy pastas.
user reviews:
The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.
A Customer - Florida
This is my favorite chardonnay. I reward myself with a bottle at the hint of a reason to celebrate. It has body and flavor that separates it from all of the rest.
A Customer - Upstate New York
This wine has become my daily favorite. I have always loved reds but this full bodied dry chardonay with a subtle oakey fruitiness is a stand up choice. Goes well with almost any meal.
