JAX Vineyards
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga AVA
Auction 17 | Lot No. 100
Vintage: 2011
JAX Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga
5 cases produced
Description
Treat yourself to pure Calistoga in a glass. JAX Vineyards' distinct Cabernet Sauvignon starts at the hands of David Jackson, the patriarch of our JR Vineyard at the base of Mount St. Helena. After a fastidious harvest by the JAX team, winemaker Kirk Venge works his magic to coax layers of nuance out of the Calistoga fruit.
For Premiere Napa Valley, Kirk Venge and the JAX team selected their favorite barrel from the 2011 vintage from which to create this lot. This wine, which will spend 22 months in French oak before release, bursts with the luscious berry fruit, elegant structure, and the little extra “something” that make this newest appellation in Napa so special.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
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very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
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Kirk Venge
Winemaker, JAX Vineyards
Kirk has been exposed to the world of winemaking from day one under the watchful eye of his father, Nils Venge. He earned his degree in Viticulture and Enology at the University of California, Davis, graduating in 1998. He set out working in summer internships as the experimental winemaker for Mumm, Napa Valley, where he focused on producing still Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. And his passion for the industry continued to grow through a tenure at Raptura Vintners in New Zealand.
Working with JAX Vineyards since 2003, Kirk has a keen involvement in the redevelopment, clone selection and farming practices of our vineyard site. Most importantly, he crafts our fruit into the elegant and well balanced wines that we enjoy year over year. Currently Kirk owns Venge Vineyards and produces wine for a number of boutique wineries in Napa Valley.
Country born: United States
Education: Viticulture and Enology at the University of California, Davis
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Honors / Awards:
Kirk continually receives high scores from both Robert Parker and the Wine Spectator.
Winemaking Philosophy:
My focus has always been the vineyard first. In the cellar, our experience spans four decades of evolution in winemaking. Both traditional and progressive wine production techniques are embraced while remaining focused on our core belief: only fruit grown from select vineyard sources that is handled gently and naturally produces wine worthy of bottling.
The Afterthought
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Houston TX 77098
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from The Afterthought:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiatus Cellars | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Core Balance II | 19 (2015) |
| Blackbird Vineyards | 2012 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 10th Anniversary Cuvée | 18 (2014) |
| JAX Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 17 (2013) | |
| Whitehall Lane | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Deep Six | 17 (2013) |
| JAX Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 16 (2012) | |
| Amici Cellars | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Spring Mountain | 15 (2011) |
| Peacock Family Vineyard | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) |
Winery Distribution
JAX Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Alabama (International)
- Arizona (Maverick)
- Arkansas (RNDC)
- California (Skurnik)
- Colorado (RNDC)
- Connecticut (Skurnik)
- Delaware (Standard)
- Florida (Maverick)
- Georgia (NDC Atlanta Wholesale)
- Illinois (Maverick)
- Indiana (Skurnik)
- Kansas (Ad Astra)
- Kentucky (Skurnik)
- Louisiana (Select)
- Massachusetts (Hogshead)
- Michigan (Imperial)
- Minnesota (Maverick)
- Missouri (Vintegrity)
- Nevada (Cork)
- New Jersey (Skurnik)
- New York (Skurnik)
- North Carolina (Johnson Brothers)
- Ohio (Euro Wines)
- Oklahoma (Hand Selected/Dynamic)
- Pennsylvania (Skurnik)
- Rhode Island (Skurnik)
- South Carolina (RNDC)
- Tennessee (AdVintage)
- Texas (Maverick)
- Utah (Francis)
- Virginia (Z Wine Guy)