Reviews & Ratings

2012 Kendall Jackson Pinot Noir "Jackson Estate Outland Ridge"

Winery: Kendall Jackson

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Jackson Estate Outland Ridge"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Anderson Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $35

Cases produced: 3,000

KWG Score: 91.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: May 25, 2014

Wine Review: This bright red colored Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley is Very Good. It opens with a wild strawberry and red currant bouquet with a hint of wintermint. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced, smooth and juicy. The flavor profile is a tasty red currant and red plum blend with hints of cranberry, minerality and old oak. The finish is dry and its medium dusty tannins stick around for a little bit. I would pair this sturdy Pinot with fig and blue cheese stuffed pork tenderloin. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Mild strawberry jam aromatics with smoky, briary and raspberry flavors, finished with a burst of blueberry.

Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Jackson Estate Outland Ridge 2012 Pinot Noir.