Meet the Legend Behind the Wine
A second-generation vintner of Jackson Family Wines, Julia Jackson’s Jess and Jules is part of our Legends of Wine collection featuring wines uniquely produced for Total Wine & More.
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A second-generation vintner of Jackson Family Wines, Julia Jackson’s Jess and Jules is part of our Legends of Wine collection featuring wines uniquely produced for Total Wine & More.
"Following in my father's footsteps, I feel a deep connection with the land and a desire to showcase the greatest potential of our vineyards." 
A second-generation vintner of Jackson Family Wines, Julia (Jules) Jackson is the daughter of Jess Jackson and Barbara Banke.
Following in her father’s footsteps, Julia hand-designed Jess and Jules to reflect her personality and that of her late father’s. These wines allow her to showcase many of her family’s vineyards and convey her lifelong connection with the land.
JULIA JACKSON
2ND GENERATION PROPRIETOR
JESS AND JULES
100% Chardonnay
84% French (24% new), 16% American (2% new) oak for 9 months
Peach, stargazer lily and vanilla bean aromas open to a rich palate with beautiful length and a firm streak of minerality
The Chardonnay classics: crab, lobster, grilled salmon, roast chicken and triple crème cheeses
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100% Pinot Noir
100% French oak (33% new) oak for 9 months
Pomegranate, rose petal and blood orange fill the nose while the palate exhibits silkiness and a firm framework
Roast chicken, salmon and filet mignon alike—the definitive wine for a diverse table
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83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 1% Tannat, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc
100% French oak (77% new) oak for 14 months
Ripe dark currant fruits, mocha and bay leaf flood the glass, opening to a rich, concentrated palate with great length and graphite-laden tannins
This wine will meld beautifully with a ribeye, rack of lamb or a night infront of the fireplace
Shop Jess and Jules' Cabernet Sauvignon
67% Merlot, 18% Malbec, 14% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon
91% French (20% new), 9% American (3% new) oak for 14 months
This Merlot-based blend exhibits violets, blueberries and wild cherries in the aromas, while the palate showcases vivid black raspberry and mocha flavors
An ideal match for roast pork loin, filet mignon or mushroom risotto
Shop Jess and Jules' Red BlendPeering up into my father's eyes as his deep baritone voice reverberated through me, the values he was trying to instill in me were somehow resonating at just 10 years old.
"Care for the land and it will care for you. There's nothing more beautiful in life than truly living off the land and honoring this bounty we receive. Come, let me show you something special," he said.
He took my hand in his and led me to a few springtime budding flowers that would soon turn into grapes. As we sat there, he gently grabbed a pile of dirt and let it seep through his hands while saying, "see this handful of dirt, it means something; something beyond our understanding."
I lost my father eight years ago, but the concept of reciprocity between nature and humans and the conviction to honor its work on behalf of our enjoyment and sustenance stuck with me.
Julia Jackson
