Jax Single Vineyard Collection
Comprised of single hand-selected blocks sourced from pedigree single vineyard sites, these wines reflect a distinct expression of Napa Valley and Sonoma Coast terroir and clonal selection. With minimal intervention, winemaker Kirk Venge crafts these wines to reflect the unique and extraordinary expression of its distinct site.
Tasting Notes
Sourced from a single pedigreed vineyard site in Carneros, our chardonnay strikes the balance between pronounced, complex fruit notes …and a bright finish. The grapes are fermented in French concrete tanks and aged in barrels 3+ years old to enhance aromatics, elevate mineral character, and showcase terroir.
Winemakers Notes
Our Chardonnay grapes come from a single vineyard in Carneros that is influenced by the cooling effect of the Pacific Ocean allowing for a long growing season. The grapes are fermented in French concrete tanks and aged in barrels 3+ years old. The concrete vessel fermentation enhances the aromatics of the varietal, increases the mineral character and highlights the terroir and vineyard site.
Our Story
Brother and sister team, Trent and Kimberly Jackson collaborated with their vintner “green thumb” father to found their first label in 1996. Over time the two identified their unique niche among next generation wine enthusiasts. Outliers from the dominating short list of old school napa wineries, the two saw an opportunity to buck the “en vogue” winemaking style of their day to focus on the unique terroir of their family vineyard. After all, “change comes first at a small scale driven by the smaller more nimble producers.”
Soon after, cult Winemaker Kirk Venge was recruited to create balanced wines reflecting varietal character and a sense of place. Passionate about our vineyard site, integral to our clone and root stalk selections, and now 15 years in, Kirk has reinforced their instinct that focus should always be on “sense of place” to understand the nuances that allow us to make great wine.
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