2023 Kendall-Jackson Low Calorie Rose California 12pk 12x750ml

Kendall-Jackson was founded in 1982 when Jess Jackson converted an 80-acre pear and walnut orchard in Lakeport, California into vineyard land. A stuck fermentation on the '82 Chardonnay turned into an instant sensation, and the brand has been producing America's best-selling Chardonnay since 1992. Today the label continues under Jackson Family Wines, with estate holdings spanning Italy, France, Australia, and Chile.

The 2023 Low Calorie Rose is exactly what it sounds like — a California rose built for people who want the glass without the guilt, and who refuse to compromise on flavor to get it. Wine Enthusiast scored it 92 points. That's not a participation trophy. That's legitimacy in a format most people assume can't deliver it.

In the glass: soft salmon hue, fresh and lively. Raspberry, citrus blossoms, and fresh herbs on the nose. Youthful strawberry on the palate. The texture is clean, the finish is bright, and the whole thing drinks like a rose that costs twice as much — because most do.