Wine Enthusiast 92
Editor's Choice
"Fermented in concrete tank and aged nearly a year in neutral oak, this wine is crisp and compelling in acidity, with lasting freshness. Apple, lemon and an inviting undertow of baking spice accent the length and overall complexity."

James Suckling 90
"Ripe apricot, baked apple, papaya, peach and honeysuckle on the nose. Full-bodied, round and fruity with a fresh, clean finish. Drink now."

The Wine
JAXs Y3 Chardonnay is bright yet complex, sourced from a single vineyard in Carneros that is influenced by the cooling effect of the Pacific Ocean. Concrete tank fermented, 11 months in 100 neutral French barrel with 5-10 malolactic.

The Estate
Established in 1996, JAX is the collaboration of father and son, David and Trent Jackson. Together they made their first vintage from Davids ten acre dry-farmed vineyard in Calistoga, Napa Valley. In 2003, Trents 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 Jacksons 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.