Kendall-Jackson’s Jackson Estate bottling is a giant step up from their other Cabernet Sauvignon offerings, presumably because it comes from a more rigorous selection of their grapes. With more character and complexity, it mingles olive-tinged and herbal savory elements with a dark plum or cassis-like fruitiness. Kendall-Jackson’s hallmark suave tannins are present and add welcome balancing firmness. Finishing slightly bitter, there’s excitement with each new sip.
Kendall-Jackson, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
By Michael Apstein