The first vintage in 1983 was greeted with acclaim from consumers and wine critics alike as were succeeding vintages. Soon, the Vintner's Reserve line would include Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Zinfandel. That same year, Grand Reserve was introduced, a line of ultra-premium wines that represented the full potential of California's finest vineyards and winemaking. Kendall-Jackson now stood firmly in the company of the finest wines in the world. Today, Kendall-Jackson wines are exported to more than 30 countries around the world.
High quality is maintained in the face of growth by controlling the source.
Over 5,000 acres of vineyard in California's coastal regions are farmed by Kendall-Jackson. Four separate wineries house what is possibly the single largest barrel-fermentation project in the world. The focus remains on quality and value. And an eye is kept on innovation in both production and marketing. Winemakers across California offer different opinions.