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16¾/20
Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay Vintner's Reserve 2017
California, United StatesEyecatching gold colour in the glass, this California standby sports an assertive, sweet-smelling nose of vanilla custard, caramel candy, buttercream, grilled bananas and ripe peaches. A big lush mouthful of pineapple, mango and meyer lemon will please any lover of full-bodied chardonnay. If oak aromas define the nose, fruit has primacy on the palate, with extremely ripe stone fruit and orange curd flecked with vanilla and spice. Silky and round with brisk acid and spicy balanced with alcohol dancing throughout. The balance between opulent fruit, confident creamy oak, and refreshing acidity is excellent. Yes, this is traditionally built rich oaked chardonnay, and it hits all the right pleasure points for the style. You'll taste exactly why this is a colossal best seller. Top fruit from coastal vineyards (Mendocino to Monterey to Santa Barbara) and proper barrels are used to make this wine, and wow, does it ever punch above its modest pricetag. I'm giving an extra point just for that. Pair with robust flavours like baked salmon with citrus butter, or blackened chicken.Tasted: 15 September 2019Tasted by: DJ KearneyPrices:| AB | $23.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| BC | $23.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| ON | $20.00 | 750ml | Vintages |
| MB | $19.00 | 750ml | |
| QC | $21.00 | 750ml | |
| US | $15.00 | 750ml | srp |
| NB | $27.50 | 750ml |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 296566UPC: 081584013105
