Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Cellar for up to 20 years. Decant for up to an hour before serving.

Kendall-Jackson is the original Jackson family winery, founded in 1982 by wine entrepreneur Jess Jackson and his wife, Barbara Banke. The original 80-acre plot of land in Lake County has grown into an international business, managed by Banke and other members of the Jackson family. Despite the immense success, Kendall-Jackson winery still produces the classic hits that Jess pioneered in the 1980s.

The Grand Reserve range is typically composed of grapes grown at a higher elevation, in cool, coastal appellations. This blend is mostly composed of the Californian staple Cabernet Sauvignon but also features splashes of Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The fruits are sourced entirely from Sonoma County, from low-yielding vineyards.

This blend is deeply expressive, offering black and blue berries on the nose and delicate hints of vanilla and sweet baking spices. It was aged for 15 months in oak barrels, and is medium to full-bodied, with a plump, round mouthfeel. Alongside the dominant flavours of forest fruits, notes of cedar, tobacco and dark chocolate appear, giving the wine warmth and depth. Consider pairing it with rich and hearty meals such as meat braised with red wine, or earthy mushroom dishes.