Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2023 koomilya so it has none of

so it has none of the toasty new oak that blights many a Barbera

A lovely wine that will be even better with food

but for bargain hunters looking to economize – the lower level wines are very nice this year

taking the alcoholic density down to 14% and balancing the wine with 100 grams/litre residual grape sugar

Made from the original plantings in 1983 and 1986

Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2023 koomilya so it has none ofLush tropical fruit, lemon, lime and floral notes intertwines with nice minerality from the calciferous soils in the Santa Maria and Los Alamos Valleys. There is a touch of floral notes from the small amounts of Dijon and Rued clones, and a hint of vanilla and spice to round out the rich, long finish.