UPC: 736211893178
Brand: Jax Vineyards
Country: USA
Region: California
Vintage: 2021
Rating: 92
Farming Practice: Sustainable
David Jackson purchased this family vineyard after 5 years of searching for his ideal terroir. Jax Vineyards sources their estate Cabernet Sauvignon from their vineyard in northern Calistoga. This has bright acidity and a core of ripe fruit, with a persistent mineral and spicy finish. It’s rich, dense, and pure. Aged 21 months in 70% new French oak. A great value and drinkable now but will age for years. 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc.
JS92: A fruity and well-made cabernet sauvignon expressing aromas of dark berries, dried herbs, bay leaves and hints of cola. It’s full-bodied and rich with plush tannins. Generous and opulent with dark berries and chocolate in the finish. Better after 2025.
WA90: Kirk Venge is doing a nice job with the wines from Jax Vineyards. This 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate boasts plenty of cassis, blackberries and blueberries on the nose. It's medium to full-bodied, showing lots of fruit and being nicely ripe and concentrated without going over the top into simple jamminess. Long, silky and immediately approachable, it represents a good value among the sea of Napa Valley Cabernets.