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Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay
Kendall-Jackson · California · United States
90 pts · Wine Enthusiastsustainable
$13.99$18.99 save $5.00 (26%)
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Why it’s a great value
Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay is $13.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $18.99 — a saving of $5.00 (26%). It carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Sterling Vineyards Napa Chardonnay, is $18.99. If you want to spend less, The Seeker Wines Chardonnay is $10.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Ripe tropical fruit and apple layered with citrus brightness, vanilla, toasted oak and a gentle buttery finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like classic California Chardonnay with richness and oak, but still want enough acidity to keep it balanced.
Why buy it
It is a reliable, widely loved style for shoppers who want a richer Chardonnay for seafood, creamy pasta, chicken or a party table.
Best for
Fans of oaked Chardonnay who want a familiar, polished bottle under $20 at WineDiscounts.com.
Style
Dry, medium-to-full-bodied, fruit-forward California Chardonnay with integrated oak and a creamy finish.
Drinks like
Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Central Coast Chardonnay, richer white Burgundy-inspired California Chardonnay
Experience level
Beginner-friendly and familiar, with enough texture and fruit to satisfy regular Chardonnay drinkers.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
lobster · fettuccine alfredo · corn on the cob · roast chicken with herbs
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 50°F
- Decanting:
- No decant needed; open and serve chilled.
- Glassware:
- White Burgundy glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Best enjoyed while fresh and current-release; not intended for long cellar aging.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days refrigerated with a stopper.
About this wine
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay is a classic California Chardonnay with tropical fruit, citrus, baked apple, vanilla, toasted oak and a soft buttery finish. It is rich enough for creamy dishes yet bright enough for seafood and casual sipping.
Wine details
- Type
- white
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Grapes
- 100% Chardonnay
- Producer
- Kendall-Jackson
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 18, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Specific bottling winemaker not stated on the product page or tech sheet.
- Vineyard source:
- Certified sustainably grown fruit from coastal California winegrowing regions; the current tech sheet lists Monterey County, Mendocino County and Santa Barbara County for the reviewed release.
- Vessel:
- Oak barrels
About the winery · Kendall-Jackson ›
Kendall-Jackson was established in 1982 by Jess Jackson and family with a focus on premium, affordable California wine. Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay became the brand's signature wine and has long been positioned by the winery as America's leading Chardonnay. The winery emphasizes cool coastal vineyards, small-lot winemaking and sustainability. Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens is based in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County.
Critic reviews
90/100Wine Enthusiast
“The fruit is fresh, lively, with aromas of orchard fruit, yellow apple, pear...”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay dry or sweet?
- Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay taste like?
- Ripe tropical fruit and apple layered with citrus brightness, vanilla, toasted oak and a gentle buttery finish.
- What food pairs with Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay?
- It pairs well with Lobster, Fettuccine Alfredo, Corn on the cob and Roast chicken with herbs.
- How should I serve Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay?
- Serve at 50°F. No decant needed; open and serve chilled. Glass: White Burgundy glass.
- Is Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay a good value?
- Today it is $13.99, $5.00 (26%) below its recorded compare-at price of $18.99. It also holds a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay?
- The Seeker Wines Chardonnay is a comparable Chardonnay at $10.99. See The Seeker Wines Chardonnay
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.