Kendall-Jackson
Grand Reserve Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma County, California, USA
In 1983 K-J introduced Grand Reserve, a line of premium wines. Dark Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and pepper spice. Blended with small amounts of Cab Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec. Tried several times. On the palate plum and tart cherry with cacao and oak. Rustic tannins, medium finish ending with slight fruit tones. Just Ok, but past it’s prime. Not a fan, several others in similar price range are better.
In 1983 K-J introduced Grand Reserve, a line of premium wines. Dark Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and pepper spice. Blended with small amounts of Cab Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec. Tried several times. On the palate plum and tart cherry with cacao and oak. Rustic tannins, medium finish ending with slight fruit tones. Just Ok, but past it’s prime. Not a fan, several others in similar price range are better.
Jun 18th, 2020Bought in Sonoma with Ralph
Bought in Sonoma with Ralph
2 people found it helpfulAug 23rd, 2014Pretty bold red. Needs to breath for 5 minutes or be decanted. Overall nice red.
Pretty bold red. Needs to breath for 5 minutes or be decanted. Overall nice red.
1 person found it helpfulJun 10th, 2016
Dry sour cherry and a little bit of pepper
Dry sour cherry and a little bit of pepper
1 person found it helpfulSep 24th, 2015
Candied fruit--more accurately, the jarred" maraschino" cherries pumped full of artificial flavor & high fructose corn syrup. And then you made a pie with them. Tasted blind & two people called it a zin.
Candied fruit--more accurately, the jarred" maraschino" cherries pumped full of artificial flavor & high fructose corn syrup. And then you made a pie with them. Tasted blind & two people called it a zin.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2015Not bad for grocery store wine. It's a little bit on the hot side but upon decanting it mellows out a bit.
Not bad for grocery store wine. It's a little bit on the hot side but upon decanting it mellows out a bit.
Dec 1st, 2014Consumed 8/2016. Received 12/2014. Should be consumed no later than 2019. This has Cassis, current and black cherry tones with enticing aromas of mocha, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Consumed 8/2016. Received 12/2014. Should be consumed no later than 2019. This has Cassis, current and black cherry tones with enticing aromas of mocha, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Sep 11th, 2016
Too strong at the beginning. Nevertheless, nice acidity. Good balance. A decanter is a must for this wine.
Too strong at the beginning. Nevertheless, nice acidity. Good balance. A decanter is a must for this wine.
May 21st, 2016
Tastes exactly like I expect a Sonoma cab to taste.
Tastes exactly like I expect a Sonoma cab to taste.
Apr 10th, 2016