KENDALL JACKSON GRAND RESERVE CHARDONNAY

Kendall Jackson was founded in 1982 by Jess Jackson. He purchased an 80-acre pear and walnut orchard and planted his first Chardonnay grapes in Lake County. A family business, he set out to make a high-quality and affordable wine. In 1992, Kendall-Jackson's Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay becomes the #1 selling Chardonnay in America. From there, the family purchased more land and expanded their portfolio, growing more premium European grapes with the same philosophy.A full-bodied Chardonnay with notes of ripe citrus, orchard and tropical notes on the nose and palate. Voluptuous on the palate with baked apples and vanilla notes. Pair it with salmon with a cream sauce, richer shellfish like lobster, and sides like potatoes au gratin and creamed corn. Try it also with a firm sheep's milk cheese like Manchego or an aged Gouda.