I’m just doing a quick post for this review.  Kendall-Jackson is a fairly big wine brand that you’ll find in just about any wine shop or grocery store that sells wine.  Although it’s a fairly prevalent brand, it’s still a family run business.  It seems to be one of the brands that people first “trade up” for when they are ready to spend more than $7 for a bottle.  Their entry-level “Vintner’s Reserve” line of wines isn’t terribly expensive and is fairly reliable for decent quality.

I’ve been trying a few different Sauvignon Blanc wines lately, so I thought I’d give the Kendall-Jackson a try.  The nose lacks the intensity I’ve found on some other Sauvignon Blancs.  It also lacks the complexity.  It’s mostly grass, nettle and mineral.  There is a touch of grapefruit, but not much fruit at all on the nose.  The palate continues the theme of minimal fruit, but does bring some melon and some pear flavor.  Otherwise, I would call it cut grass and mineral.  There’s some citrus on the finish, which is relatively short.

It’s a good, enjoyable wine.  But it’s not going to knock your socks off.

Wine: Kendall-Jackson Vitner’s Reserve
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2007
Alcohol: 13.5%
Rating: 86
Price: $10.99