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Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Wine Review

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Sonoma County, California, United States

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $29.95

Drink: 2014-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Kendall-Jackson

Agent: Breakthru Beverage Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 88/100

A dependable and approachable Californian Cabernet year after year. Black fruit, oak, smoke and spice. Firm grippy tannins so decant for 1-2 hours and pair with a rare steak.

Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: barbecued steak, pork tenderloin, hard cheese, veal chops.

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This Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 was reviewed on September 5, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 427153
  • $26.00 
  • 7 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Heather Wall - CS; WSET Advanced rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Consistent quality from this reputable California producer. This 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon fits the profile. Full-bodied deep ruby colour with aromas and flavours of succulent black fruit, vanilla, toast and oak. There are some chalky tannins and I suggest decanting prior to serving. Medium cleansing acidity. Not an overly long finish. Pair with BBQ red meats.
Tasted: August 2015
This Californian red wine is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (93%) with the remainder being small amounts of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Syrah, Tannat and Malbec grapes. Light on the oak aging, with two-thirds being French oak barrels and the rest American wood. This is the full bottle size of this wine. The half size of 375 ml is also in this release. - Community Wine Reviews

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