Jax Vineyards

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09 Y3 Taureau

Five varietals. Endless superlatives. Meet our new Y3 Taureau, an indulgent blend sourced from some of Napa’s most premium vineyards. Starting with our estate grown JAX Cabernet (foundation is everything), the Taureau offers feminine layers of Syrah and Merlot, polished with Petite Sirah and Cabernet Franc. Full bodied. Feisty. Just like the legendary bull after whom it was named. And not only does Taureau pair well with most dishes, but it offers a “special occasion taste” at an “everyday wine price.” For a gorgeous blend with a soft entry and deep complexity, grab a bull by the bottle.

Awarded "Gold Medal"
2012 SF Chronicle Wine Competition

Tasting Notes

The Taureau is a rich and explosive blend that brings an unheard-of level of finesse to an everyday drinking wine begging to be paired with food. Jammy and indulgent, this wine offers deep red fruits, plums, baking spices and cocoa. Arrange a tasting→

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  • Appellation Napa Valley
  • Winemaker Rob Hunter
  • Total Acidity 0.77
  • Alcohol 14.7% by Volume
  • Blend46% Zinfandel, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petite Sirah, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

So rich and bright, it gives other chards an inferiority complex.

10 Y3 Chardonnay

In our humble wine-obsessed opinion, many Napa Valley Chardonnays tend to be over-styled with excessive butter and oak. But as the Jackson siblings know (through lots of “testing”), an outstanding Chardonnay owes its success to outstanding fruit, not a heavy style. That’s why we source our grapes from the best vineyard sources in and around Carneros. One sip and we think you’ll agree, our Y3 Chardonnay is delicious with food or all by itself. James Laube with The Wine Spectator called it a “Top 10 Chardonnay to watch,” so it looks some people agree.

Awarded "Best of Class"
2012 SF Chronicle Wine Competition

Tasting Notes

Aromas of rich, bright fruit dominate the nose with layers of ripe green apple, pineapple, peaches and brown sugar. The palate reveals a soft and elegant structure with beautiful lines and precise finesse. Arrange a tasting→

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  • Appellation Napa Valley
  • Winemaker Rob Hunter
  • Harvest Date August 20th, 2010
  • Alcohol 14.3% by Volume
  • Blend 100% Napa Valley Chardonnay

And you thought
you missed summer before seeing this.

09 Y3 Sauvignon Blanc

Summers get hot in Calistoga. Which is fortunate, because it was on such a feverish Calistoga day that Kimberly and Trent found inspiration for their Y3 SB. Their aim was simple. Make it extremely clean and refreshing, but infuse a stony minerality. Fermented in 100% stainless steel with no malolactic fermentation, this wine stands true to its varietal integrity. Crisp. Vibrant. And made “sur lie” which gives it a brilliant texture and depth. Some other irresistibly influential adjectives include: delicate white floral, honeysuckle, and nuance of white peach. It’s a personality bomb.

Awarded "Gold Medal"
2012 SF Chronicle Wine Competition

Tasting Notes

Vibrant and pointed with a complex concentration of white peach, nectarine, and yellow apple. On the palate, one will note a ripe, fresh citrus, medium-bodied mouthfeel with a touch of minerality. This crisp and bright style is supported by luscious floral nuances resulting in a harmonious and elegant finish. Arrange a tasting→

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  • Appellation Napa Valley
  • Winemaker Rob Hunter
  • Release Date June 15, 2011
  • Production 750 Cases
  • Blend 100% Sauvignon Blanc, Yountville

Inky, indulgent,
and best enjoyed in like-company.

05 Y3 Syrah

Sleepy Syrahs from the Napa Valley consider this a wakeup call. Sourced from ultra-premium hillside vineyards in the Chiles Valley (Eastern Napa), our Y3 Syrah screams from nose to finish. Inky, voluptuous and incredibly opulent, this red was not crafted for the weak. In fact, even the tasting notes can bring a palette to its knees. Velvety. Layered by elements of dark cherry and cassis fruit. A hint of warm tobacco. All wrapped-up with a gorgeous acidity and oh-so precise finesse. As our photographer put it, “it makes you want to lick those drops right off the bottle.”

Tasting Notes

The stressed, hillside vines in Chiles Valley (slight east of St. Helena), yield ultra rich, concentrated fruit. Silky and refined, accented by vanilla oak, this Syrah lingers beautifully on the tongue. Arrange a tasting→

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  • Appellation Chiles Valley, Napa Valley
  • Winemaker Rob Hunter
  • Alcohol 14.7% by Volume
  • Production 960 Cases
  • Blend 100% Syrah, Chiles Valley (single vineyard)

What your palate’s been training for.

09 JAX Cabernet Franc

This is JAX smallest and most precious production. Hands down, our favorite lot from the 2009 vintage... so good we did not want to blend it. Cabernet Franc's early ripening grape, longer hang time, more phenolic ripeness, more delicious!

Tasting Notes

As we savor our the Cabernet Franc, it reminds us of the turning of season from autumn to winter, warmth of a fireplace, full palate of dark fruits, blackberry, black cherry, fig with secondary aromas from the oak include baking spices.

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  • Appellation Napa Valley
  • Winemaker Kirk Venge
  • 45 cases made
  • Alcohol 14.8% by Volume
  • Blend100% Cabernet Franc

Distinctively Calistoga.

07 Jax Cabernet Sauvignon

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.
Awarded "Gold Medal"
2011 SF Chronicle Wine Competition

Tasting Notes

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→

Specifications Get PDF

  • Appellation Calistoga
  • Winemaker Kirk Venge
  • Alcohol 14.8% by Volume
  • Production 958 Cases
  • Blend 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.5% Petit Verdot, 2.5% Cabernet Franc

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Accolades

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2010 JAX Y3 Chardonnay "Best of Class"SF Chronicle
2009 JAX Y3 Taureau "Gold Medal"SF Chronicle
2009 JAX Y3 Sauvignon Blanc "Gold Medal"SF Chronicle
An outstanding value is the 2007 Chardonnay Y3, which offers copious tropical fruit, orange blossom, and nectarine scents and flavors along with fresh acids and an endearing purity as well as texture. A sleeper of the vintage, it should drink nicely for several years. Robert Parker
We received 90 points on our 2003 JAX Cabernet Sauvignon
The elegant, deep ruby/purple-colored 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits red and black currant fruit notes intermixed with hints of oak, tobacco leaf, and spice. Well put together and not excessively tannic, it is ideal for drinking over the next 10-12 years. Robert Parker
We received 90 points on our 2005 JAX Y3 Chardonnay
Silver Medalist on our 2007 JAX Y3 ChardonnaySF Chronicle
Silver Medalist on our 2007 JAX Y3 Sauvignon BlancSF Chronicle
The 2006 Sauvignon Blanc was listed in Top 14 Sauvignon Blanc Values Wine Spectator
The 2006 Y3 Chardonnay was included in a huge writeup entitled Top 10 Chardonnays to Watch Wine Spectator
Complete full page article featuring JAX distributed in Dallas, Los Angeles, Orange County and Chicago Modern Luxury Magazine
2008 JAX Y3 Taureau is a Double Gold Medalist SF Chronicle
2009 JAX Y3 Chardonnay is a Gold Medalist SF Chronicle
2008 JAX Y3 Sauvignon Blanc is a Silver Medalist SF Chronicle
A very clean nose, with gorgeous pear puree. I like the great mouthfeel of this wine, which is round but not fat, and attacks the palate in a lovely way. Really persistent, creamy apple and citrus fruits, like an apple-lemon pudding. I like this wine a whole lot. Gary Vaynerchuk, on the 2009 Y3 Chardonnay

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