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.
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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
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
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 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 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
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
" The Y3 Chardonnay hits the mark on the palate, delivering concentrated crisp citrus, green pear and apple notes. Fresh aromatics and Chablis like acidity,
"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
"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
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,
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