Grand Reserve is a masterful blend of Kendall-Jackson mountain, hillside, ridge and benchland grapes grown along Californial's Cool coastal applellations.

This year's vintage could be one of the best of the decade. Beautiful weather during bloom and fruit set periods led to a relatively normal growing season with predictable heat spikes during the summer months. The overall pattern was strings of mild days, perfect for flavor development. Unlike the previous vintage, the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon yields were slightly below average, creating more intense flavor attributes.

Statistical Information:

Appellation: 91 percent Sonoma County, 6 percent Napa County, 3 percent Mendocino County

Composition: 97 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5 percent Cabernet Franc, 1 percent Petit Verdot, .5 percent Malbec

Barrel Aging: 14 months in 89 percent French and 11 percent American oak

Alcohol: 14.5 percent

TA: .58g/100 ml

PH: 3.70