Watch a tasting in celebration of the 148th Kentucky Derby! Wine.com host Gwendolyn Osborn leads this special tasting with two of the Derby’s preferred drink sponsors: Kendall-Jackson and Woodford Reserve. You’ll taste a commemorative release Kendall-Jackson Kentucky Derby Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon with Kendall-Jackson Winemaster Randy Ullom, learn to make a traditional Mint Julep with Elizabeth McCall, Woodford Reserve Assistant Master Distiller, and get race insights and commentary from Todd Schrupp, main anchor on “America’s Horse Racing Network” TVG.

Watch the tasting here.

• Randy Ullom, Winemaster, Kendall-Jackson
• Elizabeth McCall, Assistant Master Distiller, Woodford Reserve
• Todd Schrupp, Main Anchor at “America’s Horse Racing Network” TVG
• Hosted by: Gwendolyn Osborn, Wine Educator, Wine.com

Tasting Set Includes:

• Kendall-Jackson Kentucky Derby Chardonnay
  As the preferred wine of the Kentucky Derby®, Kendall-Jackson is proud to offer this commemorative bottling of Chardonnay. This limited release wine is aged in small oak barrels. Beautiful balanced notes of warm vanilla with aromas of bright tropical fruit and citrus.
• Kendall-Jackson Kentucky Derby Cabernet Sauvignon
  As the preferred wine of the Kentucky Derby®, Kendall-Jackson is proud to offer this commemorative bottling of Cabernet Sauvignon. This limited release wine is aged in small oak barrels, creating a textured palate with notes of cigar box and baking spice, accompanied by hints of black currant and dark cherry. Aromas of ripe blackberry, black cherry, cocoa and cassis draw you in. Round, rich, seamless tannins provide a robust backbone and supple mid-palate. Notes of cedar, vanilla, toast and a hint of mocha linger on the finish.

Please note that customers in the states of CA, NY, FL and NJ can choose to buy the Woodford Reserve Bourbon here.

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