Kendall-Jackson Wine Dinner

I am willing to bet that just about everyone who enjoys wine has at one point or another sampled at least one of the many wines produced by Kendall-Jackson Vineyards and Winery. Their Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay has been a number one best selling choice on the Pillar House Wine List for as long as I can remember. Their Cabernet Sauvignon is also popular and there are other choices to consider including Sauvignon Blanc and Johannisberg Riesling to name few.

The popularity of Kendall-Jackson is equally strong in the local wine shops. In fact, the name seems omnipresent which can lead to questions. How do they do it? If a winery produces so much wine they must surely cut a few corners. Factory production, right? I really didn't know myself but after my visit to Kendall-Jackson back in October I have the answer for you: "Not so! The stuff is really hand-made".

Although I have had the opportunity to visit the Californian wine country several times in the past it has been usually in the spring or summer and there were no grapes to see, just the liquid. This time, however, I came at the right time and was actually able to taste bunches of grapes just before they entered the press. What a great experience! And having been there to observe the entire process step-by-step I finally understood.

Kendall-Jackson has no trick up their sleeve or hiding in the laboratory. It is from quality grapes and old-fashioned hands-on winemaking methods that their success is derived. I don't mean to sound like a KJ commercial here but what can I say? I was impressed. Not many wineries of this size bother to ferment all Chardonnay in oak barrels and age all Cabernet in oak while keeping all vineyard lots separate until final blending. To observe 100,000 barrels of wine gracefully aging away is a sight to see.

You don't have to take my word for all of this. Just come and join us for our next wine dinner. The wine will speak for itself and you will also have the opportunity to savor a specially prepared menu by our Chef Scott Pelletier. This event is going to take place on February 8th in one of our private dining rooms. A representative of Kendall-Jackson Vineyards will host the evening while providing an interesting commentary on the featured wines. The evening will begin with a traditional reception at 6:30, which will be followed by a sit-down dinner at 7:00. The cost of $67.65 per person includes the tax and the gratuity. Please call (617) 969-6500 for reservation and remember that the space is limited.

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