2012 Grand Reserve Red Meritage

2012 GRAND RESERVE RED MERITAGE

Pure California Coastal Expression

Winemaking Philosophy Grand Reserve is a winemaker’s blend of our mountain, ridge, hillside and benchland grapes grown along California’s cool coastal appellations. We hand select grapes from our best estate vineyards and then monitor, taste and hand-hold each individual lot throughout the winemaking process. Each lot is kept separate and handcrafted—boutique winery style. Our winemakers have an unmatched palette of flavors, toast levels and terroir nuances from which they masterfully blend these exemplary rich, deep and complex wines.

® Experience the Difference • Handcrafted from the top 1% of all the Kendall-Jackson Bordeaux lots Statistical Information • A Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Appellation: Sonoma County Malbec, and Petit Verdot Composition: • Since 2011, all of our vineyards have been third-party certified as sustainable by CCSW 30% Cabernet Sauvignon • Alexander Valley (Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing) and SIP (Sustainability in Practice) 30% Merlot • Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are from our high elevation mountain vineyards • Knights Valley • Bennett Valley in Sonoma County and bring depth and richness to the meritage red wine • Alexander Valley • Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc add complexity and structure 14% Cabernet Franc • Alexander Valley 13% Malbec • Alexander Valley Vintage Profile • Knights Valley 13% Petit Verdot Our Sonoma County vineyard manager had little to complain about in 2012, a big change from • Alexander Valley the past few seasons. It was an almost perfect summer with no significant heat spikes, yet certainly Alcohol: 14.5% warm enough to ripen the fruit fully. The winemaking team loves vintages with rich fruit character T.A.: and balanced acidity! 0.59g/100mL pH: 3.62 Winemaker Notes “This Bordeaux-style blend produces aromas of “Our family culture is built on the time-honored black cherry, espresso, mulberry and light cedar principles of hard work, integrity, an uncompromising which continue on the palate. The aromas are supported by firm tannins and a round finish desire for quality and the long-term stewardship of the land.” that echoes with dark chocolate” - JESS JACKSON, founder —Randy Ullom, Winemaster

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