2006 Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes

"Zestful black cherry flavors are indicative of the small clustered, blue-black berries of the vine. This wine is an ensemble of coastal Pinot Noir growing regions of California." – Randy Ullom, Winemaster

Acclaim

88 Points - "The nose is pinot, with an appealing smoky, black cherry aroma and bits of steeped tea. The mid-palate is rich and round, with more smoky black fruit and fine structure. Winemaker Randy Ullom adds a dash of syrah to the blend to bolster the mid-palate and add some complexity, and it seems to work just fine. Impressive for the price. "
- Anthony Gismondi, Wine Access, April 2008

Highly Recommended - "It's full of black cherry and raspberry flavors, with some cola notes for good measure, and it has an agreeable texture."
- Jerry Shriver, usatoday.com, November 2007

Highly Recommended - Peter Gianotti, newsday.com, November 2007

Gold Medal - 2008 Hilton Head WineFest
Gold Medal - 2008 Riverside International Wine Competition
Gold Medal - 2008 International Eastern Wine Competition

Wine Statistics

Appellation: California
Composition: 93% Pinot Noir, 4% Syrah, 3% Other
Growing Regions: 38% Monterey County, 34% Santa Barbara County, 15% Mendocino County, 7% Sonoma County, 4% Napa County, All other counties less than 2% each
Alcohol: 13.5%
T.A.: 0.56g/100ml
pH: 3.69

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2006 Vintner's Reserve Pinot Noir
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