Kendall-Jackson Wine Center Red Wine Sensory Gardens

Each corner of the Red Wine Sensory Garden represents a red wine varietal or group of varietals. Descriptors are planted in the corner and affinities are planted toward the center.

Plantings vary seasonally and may include: 

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Descriptors
Eggplant, black beans, broccoli, beets, radicchio, carrots, olives, green beans, sage, rosemary, basil 

Affinities

Oregano, tobacco, blackberry, black cherry, bell pepper, black currant, mint, dill 

Pinot Noir Descriptors

Blueberry, cherry, plum, raspberry, strawberry, tomato, violets, cinnamon 

Affinities

Figs, squash, pumpkin, leeks, beets, carrots, fennel, coriander, ginger 

Zinfandel and Syrah Descriptors

Peppercorn, licorice, roses, pomegranate, blackberry, lavender, plum, black currant 

Affinities

Tomato, squash, cumin, sage, garbanzo beans, cloves, saffron, ginger, black olives 

Sangiovese & Italian Red Varietals Descriptors

Rose, cherry, raspberry, red plum, orange peel, tobacco, anise, olive 

Affinities
Tomato, garlic, onion, radicchio, zucchini, basil, caraway, sweet peppers, parsley, fennel, red cabbage