It all began with a green thumb, a 28 year old dry-farmed vineyard and a dream. In 1996, David Jackson discovered an estate rich with highly underachieving, incredibly promising cabernet sauvignon vines in northern Calistoga. But it would take more than a gardeners touch. Enter David's wine-loving children, Kimberly and Trent. Armed with entrepreneurial spirit, fierce passion and laser beam focus, the siblings vowed to make this vineyard sing. The first order of business? Grab the most amazing winemaker in California.
As luck (and persistence) would have it, rock star Kirk Venge soon joined the family fray. Renowned for making exceptionally balanced and restrained Bordeaux-style wines, Kirk was the perfect match. Today, JAX is one of the best value estate grown boutique cabernet sauvignons available. The reviews? Rave. The price point? Remarkable. The taste? Well, we'll just have to leave this last part up to you.
Tight, sleek, and focused with an elegant blend of currant, black cherry, loamy earth and nutmeg. Impressive for its depth and definition, this vintage seamlessly unfolds together into a long, lingering finish. Arrange a tasting→