Jax Vineyards 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga Napa Valley

Jax

Deep ruby red hues complimenting the ripe red cherry nose. This wine reveals strong tannins backed by layers of dark cherry and cassis fruit (signature fruit flavors of the Jax Vineyards site year over year). These fruit layers follow through with cinnamon and clove accents. The 2005 is a medium-long aging wine, so drink now through 2015.
Wine Spectator
Creamy, toasty, cherry vanilla bean oak dominates at this point, overshadowing the dried berry, currant and cherry fruit. It all folds together in the end, suggesting that this needs cellaring. Best from 2010 through 2017. Score: 88 - James Laube, November 2008.

Type	Red
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Vintage	2005
Bottle size	750mL
Alcohol content	14.5%
Appellation	California – Napa Valley - Calistoga
Wine Advocate	--
Wine Enthusiast	--
Wine Spectator	88
Other	n/a

The Vineyards

David Jackson owns a 10 acres parcel of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards north of Calistoga. Our site is nestled at the foot of Mt. St. Helena just south of Knights Valley. Our 40+ year old vines sit in dry farmed, bale loam soil on an alluvial plane topography.

Under vineyard consultant Kelly Maher and Kirk's watchful eye and, we have replanted half of the vineyard using the newest clone technology most suitable for our specific terroir. In 2004, we planted 5 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon clone 337 and rootstalk 101-14. We planted the clone 337 to add depth and texture to our traditional more old world Bordeaux style. Kirk and Kelly assert that “the 337 serves to brighten the fruit profile in the mid palate resulting in a harmonious melange of fruit profiles.”

We also planted a total of 1 acre consisting of both Cabernet Franc clone 327 Rootstalk 101-14 and Petit Verdot clone 400, rootstalk 101-14. The Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot are blended into our JAX Cabernet Sauvignon as well.