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.
