Jackson Estate Napa Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2033
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted leg of lamb, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the rugged, high-elevation slopes of Napa Valley's mountain appellations, the Jackson Estate Napa Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to the intensity of high-altitude viticulture. Grown above the fog line in thin, volcanic soils, the vines struggle against the elements, producing tiny, thick-skinned berries with concentrated flavors. This mountain terroir imparts a distinctive character to the wine—marked by robust tannins, deep dark fruit profiles, and a signature stony mineral undertone. The history of mountain grape growing in Napa is one of grit and determination, where vintners traded the ease of valley floor farming for the complex, age-worthy masterpieces born from these steep, sun-drenched ridges.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1982 by visionary entrepreneur Jess Jackson, Kendall-Jackson emerged as a cornerstone of modern American winemaking with the debut of its iconic 1982 Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay. Headquartered in Santa Rosa within Sonoma County, the family-owned estate champions cool-climate, coastal vineyard sites across California's premier winegrowing regions. Guided by an uncompromising dedication to sustainable farming, artisanal small-batch fermentation, and tailored French and American oak aging, the winery captures rich complexity and approachable elegance. Beyond its world-famous Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson produces highly acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and terroir-expressive Grand Reserve collections that highlight the diversity of California's coastal terroir.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon