Rating 82
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2017
Appellation
Mendocino County
North Coast
California
USA
ABV 14.5%
Price $23.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-09-05

Perfect For

Backyard BBQs, Host/Hostess Gifting, Party Wine

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec , Zinfandel

Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Pinot Noir 2017 Review

This is not 100% Pinot Noir. It can’t be. You won’t drink this bottle for the subtle complexities of a revered grape. No, this wine has the same intense alcohol as a big Zin or oaky Merlot. It has a one-note sweet fruit aroma that may be cherry cola. Whatever grape they blended with this wine hides a lot of what Pinot Noir is, but hey, it’s easy drinking, has good acidity and would jive with some backyard BBQ. But stay hydrated because this wine will sneak up on ya at a whopping 14.5% abv. No one likes a hangover.

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Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Pinot Noir 2017
This is not 100% Pinot Noir. It can’t be. You won’t drink this bottle for the subtle complexities of a revered grape. No, this wine has the same intense alcohol as a big Zin or oaky Merlot. It has a one-note sweet fruit aroma that may be cherry cola. Whatever grape they blended with this wine hides a lot of what Pinot Noir is, but hey, it’s easy drinking, has good acidity and would jive with some backyard BBQ. But stay hydrated because this wine will sneak up on ya at a whopping 14.5% abv. No one likes a hangover.

Reviewed On: 09-05-2019
82
POINTS
Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Pinot Noir 2017
This is not 100% Pinot Noir. It can’t be. You won’t drink this bottle for the subtle complexities of a revered grape. No, this wine has the same intense alcohol as a big Zin or oaky Merlot. It has a one-note sweet fruit aroma that may be cherry cola. Whatever grape they blended with this wine hides a lot of what Pinot Noir is, but hey, it’s easy drinking, has good acidity and would jive with some backyard BBQ. But stay hydrated because this wine will sneak up on ya at a whopping 14.5% abv. No one likes a hangover.

Reviewed On: 09-05-2019