Palate
Red currant and mixed cherry flavours with background notes of chocolate and cedar box. The wine is smooth and the chalky tannins are refined and elegant through the lengthy finish.
Growing Conditions
100% Jackson Estates Grown on vineyards that we own, ensuring that our precision farming methods are used and the grapes are harvested at their peak potential. Handcrafted from the top 7% of all the Kendall-Jackson wine lots. Precision harvesting, de-stemming, and pressing methods are utilized so the grapes are handled in the most delicate manner possible. Since 2011, all of our vineyards have been third-party certified as sustainable by CCSW (Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing ) and SIP (Sustainability in Practice). Pre-fermentation cold-soak adds layers of complexity by extracting a silkier tannin profile. Sonoma County mountain ridge and hillside estate fruit translate to high-toned red and black fruit, with distinct rich tannins and a soft lingering finish.
Harvest
After several tough vintages, 2012 was a pleasant change for the better: a long, warm growing season with no significant heat spikes or drenching rain. The harvest was much larger than expected for Bordeaux reds, with beautiful fruit in most vineyard blocks. 2012 is going to be a tremendous vintage in the bottle for many years to come.
Aging
14 months ageing in 91% French oak, 22% is new French Oak and 9% American Oak