Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Region and Vineyards

The Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from some of California’s premier cool-climate coastal vineyards, ensuring complexity and freshness in every bottle. The fruit comes from multiple AVAs, each contributing distinct characteristics to the final blend:

• Lake County (83%) – The heart of the blend, adding floral and citrus notes, along with flavors of melon, pineapple, and grapefruit.
• Mendocino County (8%) – Brings delicate honeysuckle aromas and a touch of freshness.
• Monterey County (5%) – Adds structure and balance to the wine.
• San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara Counties (4%) – Contribute minerality and fig-like richness, enhancing complexity.

The cool Pacific breezes and well-draining soils in these regions allow for extended ripening, resulting in a Sauvignon Blanc that is both fruit-forward and elegantly balanced.

Winemaking

The Vintner’s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is made with 97% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Semillon, enhancing texture and depth.

A proprietary winemaking approach ensures the balance between richness and vibrancy. 15% of the wine is barrel fermented, primarily in neutral American oak, adding subtle texture while preserving freshness. The rest of the wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks, maintaining the crisp and aromatic qualities of Sauvignon Blanc.

This combination of techniques results in a bright, expressive wine with layers of fruit, floral aromatics, and well-integrated acidity.

Tasting Notes

• Color: Pale straw with brilliant clarity.
• Aromas: Fragrant and inviting, featuring notes of white flowers, Bartlett pear, honeysuckle, and apricot.
• Palate: Refreshing and juicy, with flavors of tangerine, guava, and white peach, finishing with a delicate whisper of quince and honeycomb.
• Texture & Finish: Balanced acidity and a touch of minerality lead to a clean, crisp, and lingering finish.

Did you know?

Kendall-Jackson has been committed to sustainable farming and quality-driven winemaking for over three decades. Their Vintner’s Reserve line, including this Sauvignon Blanc, is crafted from carefully selected vineyard lots, ensuring consistency and excellence in every vintage.

Wine Pairing Ideas

• Grilled shrimp with citrus salsa – Highlights the wine’s vibrant acidity and tropical fruit notes.
• Goat cheese and fig crostini – Complements its floral and honeyed undertones.
• Lemon herb roast chicken – Matches the wine’s balance of citrus and freshness.
• Oysters with mignonette sauce – Enhances the wine’s crisp minerality and clean finish.

For the last 21 consecutive years, the winery’s Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay has been the #1 selling Chardonnay in America.

One aspect that distinguishes Kendall-Jackson’s wines from their competitors is vineyard sourcing. Kendall-Jackson owns more than 12,000 acres located on the mountains, hillsides and benches of California’s greatest cool, coastal sub-regions throughout Sonoma, Napa, Monterey, Mendocino and Mendocino counties.

Since 2011, all of these vineyards have been third-party certified sustainable by CCSW (Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing) and SIP (Sustainability in Practice).

Each year, under the direction of Winemaster Randy Ullom and winemakers Matt Smith and Mark Theis, Kendall-Jackson conducts the largest barrel fermentation of Chardonnay in the world. This labor-intensive process is used by all boutique wineries to create more texture and complexity in the wine.

To guarantee a consistent source of high-quality oak for their barrels, the winery is in partnership with a stave mill in France and a cooperage in the U.S.

From the Vintner’s Reserve to single-vineyard and other luxury-class bottlings, Kendall-Jackson’s wines offer fruit-driven aromatics, strong varietal characteristics, remarkable balance and delicious flavors.