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Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay Grand Reservetext
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16¾/20

Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay Grand Reserve 2008

Monterey - Santa Barbara, California, United StatesWinemaker Randy Ullom hits all the right notes with this delicious floral, spicy, green apple, peachy melon nose flecked with guava, vanilla, light lychee, lime and a dusting of nutty lees. The palate is fresh and crisp with elegant styling, juicy acidity and rich minerality. Baked green apple, floral, spicy, mango, pineapple, honey, buttery, vanilla, nutty, lime and melon flavours. Good complexity and balance in a brighter style than in the past. Drink now or over the next few years. This wine really deserves a better name than 'Grand Reserve.'Tasted: 02 August 2010Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$34.00750mlSpeculative - Summit Fine Wines
AB$34.00750mlfine wine boutiques
ON$32.00750mlconsignment - Summit Fine Wines
QC$32.00750ml 
US$24.00750mlsrp
Producer: Kendall-Jackson Vineyards and WineryDistributors: Summit Fine Wines
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 372474UPC: 0815840132211