Brother and sister team, Trent and Kimberly Jackson collaborated with their vintner “green thumb” father to found their first label in 1996. Over time the two identified their unique niche among next generation wine enthusiasts. Outliers from the dominating short list of old school napa wineries, the two saw an opportunity to buck the “en vogue” winemaking style of their day to focus on the unique terroir of their family vineyard. After all, “change comes first at a small scale driven by the smaller more nimble producers.”

Soon after, cult Winemaker Kirk Venge was recruited to create balanced wines reflecting varietal character and a sense of place. Passionate about our vineyard site, integral to our clone and root stalk selections, and now 15 years in, Kirk has reinforced their instinct that focus should always be on “sense of place” to understand the nuances that allow us to make great wine.

JAX Vineyards sources this estate Cabernet Sauvignon from the family's vineyard in northern Calistoga. David Jackson purchased the family vineyard after 5 years of searching for his ideal terroir encompassing alluvial loam soil, dry farmed vineyards, and the elemental protection of their little valley. The JAX name represents an updated, modern twist of the family name. 66 barrels produced. 

Aging Regimen: Aged for 22 months in 65% new French oak. Unfined and unfiltered

Tasting Notes: layers of dark cherry, cocoa nib, forest floor, and soft hints of cedar. Full-bodied and well proportioned, this wine carries great length and focus on the palate.

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon 
Region: Napa Valley, California