<div class="wrapper"><div class="container"><div class="hero-wrapper"><div class="heroImgWrapper"><img alt="Kendall Jackson Chardonnay" class="heroImg" decoding="async" height="143" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width:1024px) 93vw, 1028px" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/Kendall-Jackson-Chardonnay.width-310.jpg" srcset="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/Kendall-Jackson-Chardonnay.width-310.jpg 310w, https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/Kendall-Jackson-Chardonnay.width-616.jpg 616w, https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/Kendall-Jackson-Chardonnay.width-1028.jpg 1000w" width="310"></div><div class="with-sticky-wrapper"><article class="article-wrapper"><div class="hero-description-wrapper"><div class="heroDescriptions"><h1>10 Best Kendall Jackson Chardonnay Wines: Tasting Notes, Prices (2024)</h1><div class="author">by Anthony Zhang</div></div></div><div class="gupWrapper"><div class="mobile-gup"><p><a href="#kendall-jackson-chardonnay:-taste-and-characteristics">Kendall Jackson Chardonnay</a> is a beautifully balanced white wine with a creamy texture, brilliant depth, and warm tropical flavors.</p><p><a href="#how-is-kendall-jackson-chardonnay-made">Produced using fine grapes</a> from California&#8217;s cool coastal vineyards, it&#8217;s one of America&#8217;s top-selling Chardonnay for the past 28 years.&#160;</p><p>In this article, we&#8217;ll explore this beautiful California wine in detail - the <a href="#10-best-kendall-jackson-chardonnay-vintage-bottles-to-buy-in-2022">10 best vintage bottles to buy in 2022</a>, its <a href="#kendall-jackson-chardonnay:-taste-and-characteristics">tasting notes</a>, <a href="#kendall-jackson-chardonnay:-taste-and-characteristics">serving tips and food pairings</a>, and <a href="#how-is-kendall-jackson-chardonnay-made">how the wine is produced</a>. </p><div class="calloutWrapper"><h3>Further reading</h3><ul><li>Explore these finest <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/chardonnay-wine">Chardonnay Wines</a> handpicked from wine regions around the world!</li><li>Also, be sure to check out some <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/white-wine">Cool Facts About White Wine</a>.</li></ul></div><h2 data-toc-link="link-1" id="kendall-jackson-chardonnay:-taste-and-characteristics">Kendall Jackson Chardonnay: Taste and Characteristics</h2><img alt="Kendall Jackson Vintner&amp;#x27;s Reserve Chardonnay" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="533" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/Kendall-Jackson-Chardonnay-2.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>The typical Kendall Jackson Chardonnay is bold and has a fruity complexity, crisp acidity, fine minerality, and tropical flavors of pineapple, mango, and papaya with citrus notes.</p><p>On the nose, you&#8217;ll notice a vanilla aroma with subtle nutmeg and floral notes.</p><h2 data-toc-link="link-2" id="10-best-kendall-jackson-chardonnay-vintage-bottles-to-buy-in-2022">10 Best Kendall Jackson Chardonnay Vintage Bottles To Buy In 2022</h2><p>Here are the finest Kendall Jackson Chardonnay wines to buy in 2024:&#160;</p><ol><li><a href="#1.-2006-kendall-jackson-grand-reserve-late-harvest-chardonnay-(dollar99)">2006 Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Late Harvest Chardonnay</a></li><li><a href="#2.-2004-kendall-jackson-'jackson-estate'-camelot-highlands-chardonnay-(dollar82)">2004 Kendall-Jackson &#8216;Jackson Estate&#8217; Camelot Highlands Chardonnay</a></li><li><a href="#3.-2005-kendall-jackson-vintner's-reserve-chardonnay-(dollar40)">2005 Kendall-Jackson Vintner&#8217;s Reserve Chardonnay</a></li><li><a href="#4.-2011-kendall-jackson-grand-reserve-chardonnay-(dollar38)">2011 Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay</a></li><li><a href="#5.-2019-kendall-jackson-'jackson-estate'-chardonnay-(dollar27)">2019 Kendall-Jackson &#8216;Jackson Estate&#8217; Chardonnay</a></li><li><a href="#6.-2018-kendall-jackson-chardonnay-(dollar27)">2018 Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay</a></li><li><a href="#7.-2000-kendall-jackson-great-estates-chardonnay-(dollar21)">2000 Kendall-Jackson Great Estates Chardonnay</a></li><li><a href="#8.-2018-kendall-jackson-winemaker's-block-chardonnay-(dollar16)">2018 Kendall-Jackson Winemaker&#8217;s Block Chardonnay</a></li><li><a href="#9.-2015-kendall-jackson-avant-chardonnay-(dollar15)">2015 Kendall-Jackson Avant Chardonnay</a></li><li><a href="#10.-2018-kendall-jackson-appellation-series-mendocino-county-chardonnay-(dollar14)">2018 Kendall-Jackson Appellation Series Mendocino County Chardonnay</a></li></ol><h3 data-toc-link="link-3" id="1.-2006-kendall-jackson-grand-reserve-late-harvest-chardonnay-(dollar99)">1. 2006 Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Late Harvest Chardonnay ($99)</h3><img alt="2006 Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Late Harvest Chardonnay" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="528" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/2006-Kendall-Jackson-Grand-Reserve-Late-Harves.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>This <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/buttery-chardonnay">buttery Chardonnay</a> has medium acidity, delicate cassis aromas, and vanilla flavors with citrus fruit and toasted oak notes.</p><h3 data-toc-link="link-4" id="2.-2004-kendall-jackson-'jackson-estate'-camelot-highlands-chardonnay-(dollar82)">2. 2004 Kendall-Jackson &#8216;Jackson Estate&#8217; Camelot Highlands Chardonnay ($82)</h3><img alt="2004 Kendall-Jackson ‘Jackson Estate’ Camelot Highlands Chardonnay" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="528" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/2004-Kendall-Jackson-Jackson-Estate-Camelot-Hi.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>This warm Chardonnay wine has crisp acidity, a toasted oak aroma, and creamy vanilla, pineapple, almond, and apricot flavors.&#160;</p><h3 data-toc-link="link-5" id="3.-2005-kendall-jackson-vintner's-reserve-chardonnay-(dollar40)">3. 2005 Kendall-Jackson Vintner&#8217;s Reserve Chardonnay ($40)</h3><img alt="2005 Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="528" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/2005-Kendall-Jackson-Vintners-Reserve-Chardonn.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>This <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/oaky-chardonnay">oaky Chardonnay</a> has a creamy cassis texture, crisp acidity, and rich undertones of apple, lemon, and citrus fruit.&#160;</p><h3 data-toc-link="link-6" id="4.-2011-kendall-jackson-grand-reserve-chardonnay-(dollar38)">4. 2011 Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay ($38)</h3><img alt="2011 Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="528" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/2011-Kendall-Jackson-Grand-Reserve-Chardonnay.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>This remarkable <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlsson/2020/08/11/chardonnay-our-most-beloved-globetrotter-grape/?sh=55a1e3caaf7c">Chardonnay</a> wine has a tropical fruit flavor and a nose of toasty oak, butter, and honey aromas with subtle vanilla notes.</p><h3 data-toc-link="link-7" id="5.-2019-kendall-jackson-'jackson-estate'-chardonnay-(dollar27)">5. 2019 Kendall-Jackson &#8216;Jackson Estate&#8217; Chardonnay ($27)</h3><img alt="2019 Kendall-Jackson ‘Jackson Estate’ Chardonnay" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="528" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/2019-Kendall-Jackson-Jackson-Estate-Chardonnay.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>This <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/food/2021/nov/07/the-best-white-wines-for-autumn">white wine</a> bottle boasts an oaky texture, subtle acidity, pear and apple flavors, and a nose of brioche aromas with subtle cassis, vanilla, and lychee notes.&#160;</p><h3 data-toc-link="link-8" id="6.-2018-kendall-jackson-chardonnay-(dollar27)">6. 2018 Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay ($27)</h3><img alt="2018 Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="528" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/2018-Kendall-Jackson-Chardonnay.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>This buttery Chardonnay shines with a mango flavor, subtle minerality, remarkable acidity, and a nose of honey, vanilla, and nutmeg aromas.&#160;</p><h3 data-toc-link="link-9" id="7.-2000-kendall-jackson-great-estates-chardonnay-(dollar21)">7. 2000 Kendall-Jackson Great Estates Chardonnay ($21)</h3><img alt="2000 Kendall-Jackson Great Estates Chardonnay" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="528" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/2000-Kendall-Jackson-Great-Estates-Chardonnay.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>This <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/sweet-white-wine">sweet white wine</a> offers green apple and lemon flavors, high acidity, medium tannins, and a mineral finish.&#160;&#160;</p><h3 data-toc-link="link-10" id="8.-2018-kendall-jackson-winemaker's-block-chardonnay-(dollar16)">8. 2018 Kendall-Jackson Winemaker&#8217;s Block Chardonnay ($16)</h3><img alt="2018 Kendall-Jackson Winemaker’s Block Chardonnay" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="528" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/2018-Kendall-Jackson-Winemakers-Block-Chardonn.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>This white wine bottle opens with a nose of grapefruit, apple, and Meyer lemon aromas and offers peach flavors with subtle chamomile nuances.&#160;</p><h3 data-toc-link="link-11" id="9.-2015-kendall-jackson-avant-chardonnay-(dollar15)">9. 2015 Kendall-Jackson Avant Chardonnay ($15)</h3><img alt="2015 Kendall-Jackson Avant Chardonnay" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="528" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/2015-Kendall-Jackson-Avant-Chardonnay.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>This <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/chardonnay-calories">low-calorie Chardonnay</a> has an excellent balance, subtle minerality, vanilla aromas, and a palate of apple, papaya, tangy peach, and toasted oak flavors.</p><h3 data-toc-link="link-12" id="10.-2018-kendall-jackson-appellation-series-mendocino-county-chardonnay-(dollar14)">10. 2018 Kendall-Jackson Appellation Series Mendocino County Chardonnay ($14)</h3><img alt="2018 Kendall-Jackson Appellation Series Mendocino County Chardonnay" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="528" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/2018-Kendall-Jackson-Appellation-Series-Mendoc.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>This beautiful golden wine offers vanilla and star fruit aromas, medium acidity, and beautifully integrated tropical flavors with pear and green apple notes.&#160;</p><p><i>So, how should you serve these delicate wines?</i>&#160;</p><h2 data-toc-link="link-13" id="kendall-jackson-chardonnay:-serving-tips-and-food-pairings">Kendall Jackson Chardonnay: Serving Tips, And Food Pairings</h2><img alt="Kendall Jackson Chardonnay food pairings" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="533" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/Kendall-Jackson-Chardonnay-3.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>With its beautifully integrated tropical flavors, the Kendall Jackson Chardonnay pairs well with lightly spiced meats, smoked salmon, grilled chicken breasts, and fettuccine alfredo.&#160;</p><p>This Kendall Jackson wine tastes best when served at 50&#176; F.&#160;</p><h2 data-toc-link="link-14" id="how-is-kendall-jackson-chardonnay-made">How Is Kendall Jackson Chardonnay Made?&#160;</h2><img alt="Kendall Jackson Estate" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="533" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/kendall-jackson-wine-estate.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Kendall Jackson Chardonnay is made using fine grapes from California&#8217;s best vineyard sites - from regions like Santa Barbara and Sonoma County.</p><p>During <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisadvari/2019/06/12/love-kendall-jackson-chardonnay-meet-winemaster-randy-ullum/?sh=601cb290700d">winemaking</a>, these grapes are pressed and then fermented in small vineyard lots. The wines are then aged for over seven months in French and American oak barrels before being bottled.&#160;&#160;</p><h2 id="sip-a-delicious-kendall-jackson-chardonnay-while-you-build-a-portfolio!">Sip A Delicious Kendall Jackson Chardonnay While You Build a Portfolio!</h2><img alt="Kendall Jackson Chardonnay" class="richtext-image full-width" decoding="async" height="533" loading="lazy" src="https://cms.cdn4vest.com/images/Kendall-Jackson-Chardonnay-1.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p>Kendall Jackson Chardonnay is a remarkable, velvety California white wine that every wine enthusiast should try.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</p><p>But if you want to <b>invest </b>in age-worthy <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/best-california-wines">California wines</a>, like <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/california-cabernet-sauvignon">California Cabernet Sauvignon</a> or <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/blog/california-pinot-noir">California Pinot Noir</a>, try <a href="https://www.vinovest.co/"><b>Vinovest</b></a>! 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Explore the 10 finest Kendall Jackson Chardonnay wines to buy in 2024, their tasting notes, food pairings, and how they’re made.