Reviews & Ratings
2019 Kendall Jackson Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris (Other than Italy) "Vintner's Reserve"
Winery: Kendall Jackson
Vintage: 2019
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Vintner's Reserve"
Wine Category: Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris (Other than Italy)
Grape blend: 82% Pinot Gris, 5% Viognier, 5% Pinot Blanc, 4% Roussanne, 3% Marsanne & 1% Orange Muscat
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: California
State or country: CA
Price: $15
Cases produced: 64,819
KWG Score: 88.3 (based on 3 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)
Review date: June 19, 2021
Wine Review: Clear honey-gold in color, this Pinot Gris opens with a burst of tropical fruit aromas followed by earthy components like mowed grass, basil leaf, wet slate, and ozone. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, balanced, and smooth with flavors of rum-soaked papaya, Meyer lemon, orange zest and a hint of clove. Crisp mineral-driven acidity supports the complex flavor profile and leads to a sustained tangy finish. Serve with warm lobster knuckle meat over brown-butter grits. – Jeoff
Winemaker Notes: This wine contains ripe, crisp citrus flavors with rich aromas of tropical mango, melon, pear and juicy peach. The bright fruit flavors and layered texture contribute to this wine's versatility.
