Established in 1996, JAX is the collaboration of father and son, David and Trent Jackson. Together they made their first vintage from David's ten acre dry-farmed vineyard in Calistoga, Napa Valley. In 2003, Trent's sister Kimberly joined the family business, first by critically hiring winemaker Kirk Venge. In 2006, JAX introduced the Y3 brand to engage a wider audience with myriad varieties. The "Y3" symbol was the cattle symbol on the Jackson's grandparents' cattle ranch, Yarrayne, on the Gold Coast of Australia. The "3" pays homage to three generations of land-tilling entrepreneurs. Fruit-forward profiles are driven by top-quality fruit from esteemed Napa and Sonoma Vineyards. Everything produced by JAX is hand-harvested, family-owned and earth-friendly.
Wine Enthusiast 92 Editor's Choice "Thick tannins wrap around tones of dried herb and juicy black cherry in this 100 varietal wine, given 22 months in
The Wine The focus of our JAX Y3 wines, sourced from AVAs (spanning Napa, Sonoma and North Coast) is to craft wines that express their unique
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Wine Enthusiast 91 "This is a concentrated and layered concrete-fermented white. Apple, pear and mango figure into the flavor profile, with a dusting of nutmeg and
Wine Enthusiast 89 "This blends 50% Merlot with 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Syrah, combining them into a forceful, full-bodied and approachable wine of viscous richness
Jeb Dunnuck 89 "The 2016 Red Blend Y3 Taureau checks in as the value play from the estate and is based on 50 Merlot, 30 Cabernet
Wine Enthusiast 94 "This wine is plush, lush and fruity, interwoven with tones of cardamom and clove. The palate is rich in feel, bolstered by layers
Wine Enthusiast 92 “Ripeness is paramount in this full-bodied, dark-fruit-forward wine crafted by winemaker Kirg Venge. It smells and tastes soaked in late-picked grape and
Wine Enthusiast 91 Editor's Choice "This is a light, delicate white, with aromas of honeysuckle and Meyer lemon zest. High in acidity, it invites green apple and
Wine Enthusiast 93 "This is a remarkable effort at the price, the wine sourced from Beckstoffer-owned sites in Carneros. Apple, peach and lemon highlight an integrated,
Wine Advocate 90 "Composed of 50 Merlot, 25 Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 Syrah and 5 Zinfandel, the 2015 Proprietary Red Blend Y3 Taureau is a deep purple-black
" The Y3 Chardonnay hits the mark on the palate, delivering concentrated crisp citrus, green pear and apple notes. Fresh aromatics and Chablis like acidity,
"This chardonnay is an exercise in balance: Bright acidity and the judicious application of oak offset its ripe fruit and plush texture. Dishes with some
"Sitting along the California coastline, the Sonoma Coast is known for producing beautiful Pinot Noir. 2012 was no exception. Ocean breezes during bright, sunny days
"This chardonnay is an exercise in balance: Bright acidity and the judicious application of oak offset its ripe fruit and plush texture. Dishes with some
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