Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2008

Chardonnay

from Sonoma County, California

(9)

ratings pedigree (past vintages):

(5)

Price: $16.29

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Item No. 101566

white wine style:

winemaker's notes:

This Chardonnay bursts with tropical flavors such as mango, papaya and pineapple with citrus notes that explode in your mouth. These flavors delicately intertwine with aromas of green apple and pear to create depth and balance throughout. A hint of toasted oak rounds out the long lingering finish.

critical acclaim:

"There are over 2 million cases of the 2008 Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay, all 100% barrel-fermented Chardonnay from Jess Jackson’s own estate vineyards. This wine displays plenty of tropical fruit, lemon butter, and citrus in a fresh, lively style, with the wood clearly pushed to the background. Hats off to winemaker Randy Ullom, who has been behind this massive winemaking task for many years. This is another hugely successful wine that can be found discounted in the $10-12 range, and should be drunk over the next year. "

89 Points

The Wine Advocate

user reviews:

The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.

Red w/Attitude - Miami, FL (read all my reviews)

rating (7/1/2011):

Bradley Horton - Jefferson, MD (read all my reviews)

rating (12/5/2010):

This wine is popular because it's truly a smooth and fruity style that suits what many U.S. consumers want out of a white wine...we want it tasty, fruit forward, and uncomplicated by oak. For years, Kendall-Jackson knows how to hit that 'sweet' spot and they've done so here. I'd give the wine a rock solid 87 as there's nothing off putting but it's straight forward 'fast food' Chard...and there's nothing wrong with that! Buy and enjoy.

Madi Jo - New Port Richey, FL (read all my reviews)

rating (9/29/2010):

I love the crisp pear and mango flavors and smells in this chardonnay. Kendall-Jackson always produces the best chardonnays. You can never go wrong with there chardonnays and they are always at a reasonable price.

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