Kendall-Jackson – Jackson Estate Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

Winemaker Notes
Kendall-Jackson Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay is rich and creamy in golden mango, pineapple, yellow peach and honeysuckle flower flavors, with oak barrel aging bringing notes of buttered biscuits and vanilla bean to the palate and finish. The chilly climate and very long growing season allows the grapes to retain a high natural acidity, while the narrow diurnal temperatures of the growing season results in extraordinarily flavorful grapes.

Professional Ratings

Wine Spectator 90 Points
Toasted brioche, butterscotch and salted butter notes are lush in this white, with notes of grilled peach, mango and dried pineapple on a smooth, creamy frame. Fresh acidity keeps the flavors light on their feet, while spice notes linger on the finish. Drink now. 6,000 cases made.