Reviews & Ratings

2017 Kendall Jackson Red Blends or Varietals "Vintner's Reserve Red Wine Blend"

Winery: Kendall Jackson

Vintage: 2017

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Vintner's Reserve Red Wine Blend"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 34% Zinfandel, 30% Syrah, 17% Petite Sirah, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot & 2% Malbec

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: California

State or country: CA

Price: $20

Cases produced: 46,725

KWG Score: 88 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: April 11, 2021

Wine Review: This deep ruby colored kitchen sink blend from Kendall Jackson opens with a blackberry and stewed plum bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced and easy to drink. The flavor profile is a plum and blackberry blend with notes of cinnamon and cherry. There are hints of oak and craisin mixed in the towards the end. The finish is dry and its gentle tannins and fruit flavors linger nicely. This is an easy-going red blend to enjoy mid-week with a tangy pulled pork sandwich. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This beautifully fruit-forward, layered wine is rich, complex and offers a sumptuous texture. It has spiciness that comes from the Zinfandel, and fresh, lush red fruit, dark chocolate, and jammy, chewy red fruit tones from the Syrah. Sumptuous tannins from the Petite Sirah envelope the mouth and linger beyond each sip, and a smile is brought to one's face.

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