Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Cabernet Contours & Climate: The Building Blocks of Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Cabernet
Cabernet in California California has been seriously cultivated in Cabernet for well over 150 years. In 2010: 77,602 acres were planted Four counties account for nearly two-thirds of all Cabernet vineyards: Napa: 19,080 acres San Joaquin: 11,092 acres Sonoma: 10,922 acres San Luis Obispo: 9,540 acres
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Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon: From Serious Dirt comes Serious Wine
Knights Valley AVA The Foothills of an Ancient Volcano
Component #1: Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley AVA, Trace Ridge Vineyard 590’ Elevation
Alexander Mountain Estate A Mountain Vineyard Like No Other
Component #2: Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley AVA, Monument Vineyard 1,500’ Elevation
Component #3: Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley AVA, Hawkeye Vineyard 2,200’ Elevation
Bennett Valley
Component #4: Merlot Bennett Valley AVA, Taylor Peak Vineyard 640’ Elevation
Component #5: Petit Verdot Knights Valley AVA, Trace Ridge Vineyard 510’ Elevation