About Jackson family wines
Jackson Family Wines: A Legacy of Excellence in Winemaking
Jackson Family Wines is a family-owned and operated business that has been producing some of the world's finest wines for over three decades. Founded by Jess Jackson in 1982, the company has grown to become one of the most respected names in the wine industry, with a portfolio of esteemed wineries and vineyards across seven countries.
The Jackson family's passion for winemaking began with Jess Jackson's purchase of an 80-acre pear and walnut orchard in Lakeport, California. He soon realized that the land was ideal for growing grapes, and he planted his first vineyard there in 1974. From these humble beginnings, Jackson Family Wines was born.
Today, Jackson Family Wines is a collection of more than 40 wineries and vineyards that span some of the world's premier wine-growing regions. In California alone, they have properties in Sonoma County (including Alexander Valley), Napa Valley (including Howell Mountain), Mendocino County (including Anderson Valley), Santa Barbara County (including Sta. Rita Hills), Monterey County (including Santa Lucia Highlands) and Paso Robles.
But their reach extends far beyond California. They also have properties in Oregon (Willamette Valley), France (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Languedoc-Roussillon), Italy (Tuscany), Australia (Adelaide Hills) Chile (Leyda Valley) and South Africa.
What sets Jackson Family Wines apart from other wineries is their commitment to quality at every step of the winemaking process. From carefully selecting only the best grapes to using state-of-the-art technology to ensure consistency from vintage to vintage, they spare no expense or effort when it comes to producing exceptional wines.
Their dedication has paid off: over the years they have received numerous accolades from critics around the world for their wines' depth, complexity and balance. Some notable examples include:
- The Vérité La Joie Cabernet Sauvignon blend was named Wine Spectator's "Wine of Year" for 2010.
- The Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon blend received a perfect score from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
- The Stonestreet Estate Vineyards Chardonnay won "Best White Wine" at Decanter World Wine Awards.
- The Yangarra Estate Vineyard Grenache won "Wine Of The Year" at James Halliday Australian Wine Companion Awards
But despite all this success on an international scale - or perhaps because of it - Jackson Family Wines remains committed to its roots as a family business with strong values rooted in community involvement and environmental stewardship.
For example:
- They are members of 1% For The Planet which means they donate one percent or more sales annually towards environmental causes
- They are certified sustainable by organizations such as SIP Certified & Certified California Sustainable
- They support local charities through donations & volunteering efforts
In conclusion,
Jackson Family Wines is not just another wine company; it is a legacy built on hard work, dedication to quality & sustainability practices while maintaining strong ties within communities where they operate worldwide . With its impressive portfolio spanning seven countries across three continents , this family-owned business continues its tradition as one among few who produce some truly exceptional wines year after year while giving back through various charitable initiatives aimed towards making our planet better place live!