Kendall-Jackson
Grand Reserve Chardonnay
Santa Barbara County
2023
Vintage
Varietal
Chardonnay
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2027), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2027, with a drinking horizon to 2030.
The ‘23 Grand Reserve Chardonnay.
Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2023 is from Santa Barbara County, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2023 has a medium body and fresh acidity.
The 2023 vintage
Kendall-Jackson's 2023 Grand Reserve Chardonnay comes from Santa Barbara County, United States.
About Kendall-Jackson
Kendall-Jackson's Grand Reserve Chardonnay comes from Santa Barbara County, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Crab cakes with lemon butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Seared scallops with herb risotto
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Roast chicken with creamy mushroom sauce
The pairing also suits the wine's medium body.
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Frequently Asked
What is Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2023?
Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2023 is from Santa Barbara County, United States.
What does Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2023 taste like?
Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2023 has a medium body and fresh acidity.
When should Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2023 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2030. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2027. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2023?
Pair this wine with Crab cakes with lemon butter; Seared scallops with herb risotto; or Roast chicken with creamy mushroom sauce.