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Russian River Valley · Sonoma County · Santa Rosa
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens
Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay has been poured here since 1982, and the culinary gardens feed the kitchens year-round.
4.6(427)
Known forChardonnayFood PairingCulinary GardensDog-FriendlyKid-FriendlySustainable
About Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens, established in 1982, is renowned for its commitment to sustainable winemaking and its iconic Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay, which has been America’s favorite since its inception. The estate features a stunning tasting room, culinary gardens, and an educational vineyard, offering visitors a unique farm-to-table experience in the heart of Sonoma County.
Why Visit Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens
The Chef's Five-Course Menu & Pairing brings harvest straight from Kendall-Jackson's own gardens to the plate, each dish matched to a wine from the Jackson Estate Collection. It's one of the few Sonoma tastings built entirely around what's growing outside the door that day.
- Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay launched in 1982 and remains the flagship
- Chef's Five-Course Menu & Pairing is $100 for Club '82 members
- Educational vineyard shows trellis systems and rootstock trials
- Culinary gardens supply the tasting room kitchen year-round
- Taste of K-J ($20) accepts walk-ins when space allows
The Setting
The culinary gardens wrap around the tasting room in raised beds and terraced plots, planted with vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers that rotate with the seasons. An educational vineyard runs along the property's edge, showing different trellis systems and rootstock trials. Inside, large windows frame the gardens, and the kitchen opens directly onto the main tasting space.
The Tasting Experience
Staff pour flights at communal tables or lead you through the Estate Wine Tasting ($35) with wines from the Jackson Estate Collection. The Taste of K-J ($20) covers three signature wines without a reservation. The Chef's Small Plates & Pairing ($75) brings out dishes from the kitchen, each matched to a different Kendall-Jackson wine. Club '82 members get the five-course meal for $100 instead of $125.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
Estate Wine Tasting
$35Guided tasting of Jackson Estate Collection wines. Complimentary for Club '82 members. Optional cheese & charcuterie board add-on ($45). Reservations required.
Reservation Required
Chef's Small Plates & Pairing
$75A delightful pairing of food and wine, where each dish is perfectly matched with Kendall-Jackson wines. A must-try for food and wine enthusiasts.
Reservation Required
Chef's Five-Course Menu & Pairing
$125Farm-to-table five-course meal paired with wines. $100 for Club '82 members. Reservations required.
Reservation Required
The Pour
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Wine list. (21)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2023 | Chardonnay | 2023 | $23 | |
Jackson Estate Camelot Highlands Chardonnay 2023 92 points | Chardonnay | 2023 | $50 | |
Jackson Estate Carneros Hills Chardonnay 2023 | Chardonnay | 2023 | $45 | |
Jackson Estate Cloud Landing Chardonnay 2024 | Chardonnay | 2024 | $50 | |
Jackson Estate Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2023 91 points | Chardonnay | 2023 | $35 | |
Jackson Estate Saralee's Vineyard Pinot Blanc 2024 | Chardonnay | 2024 | $35 | |
Jackson Estate Seco Highlands Chardonnay 2023 | Chardonnay | 2023 | $50 | |
Jackson Estate Three Vistas Chardonnay 2024 | Chardonnay | 2024 | $50 | |
Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2024 | Chardonnay | 2024 | $17 | |
Vintner's Reserve Chenin Blanc 2024 | Chardonnay | 2024 | $17 | |
Jackson Estate Monterey County Riesling 2023 | Riesling | 2023 | $35 | |
Jackson Estate Kelsey Hills Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023 | Sauvignon Blanc | 2023 | $35 | |
Vintner's Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2023 | Sauvignon Blanc | 2023 | $15 |
Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2023
Chardonnay2023
Jackson Estate Camelot Highlands Chardonnay 2023
92 points
Chardonnay2023
Jackson Estate Carneros Hills Chardonnay 2023
Chardonnay2023
Jackson Estate Cloud Landing Chardonnay 2024
Chardonnay2024
Jackson Estate Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2023
91 points
Chardonnay2023
Jackson Estate Saralee's Vineyard Pinot Blanc 2024
Chardonnay2024
Jackson Estate Seco Highlands Chardonnay 2023
Chardonnay2023
Jackson Estate Three Vistas Chardonnay 2024
Chardonnay2024
Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2024
Chardonnay2024
Vintner's Reserve Chenin Blanc 2024
Chardonnay2024
Jackson Estate Monterey County Riesling 2023
Riesling2023
Jackson Estate Kelsey Hills Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Sauvignon Blanc2023
Vintner's Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Sauvignon Blanc2023
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Drive Times
From Sonoma hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Inn | ~16 min | Book |
| Montage Healdsburg | ~20 min | Book |
| Hotel Healdsburg | ~23 min | Book |
| Olea Hotel | ~31 min | Book |
| The Lodge at Bodega Bay | ~36 min | Book |
| Cottage Inn & Spa | ~42 min | Book |
Estimates based on straight-line distance with a wine-country routing factor. Actual drive times vary with traffic and route choice.
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