Jax Vineyards Y3 Taureau Red Blend 2022
(Napa Valley, California) - [JS 93] [WE 91]

Reflecting the dominating character of the Jackson's Y3 Ranch "bull" (translated as Taureau in French), this wine boasts dense purple fruit, flavors of blackberry, black cherry and red raspberry on the palate framed by polished tannins.   Sourced exclusively from premier Napa Valley appellations, this blend is comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Winemaker Notes
Our goal with this wine was to produce an approachable, everyday drinking wine with the high quality fruit sourced in Napa Valley. Cabernet Sauvignon provides the backbone and structure of this wine while the lush fruit of the Merlot brings body, texture and balance to the blend. This year we added just a touch of Cabernet Franc which brings aromoas of raspberry, bell pepper, cassis and violets. This unique blend brings out the best of each varietal producing a food friendly wine ready to be paired with a range of foods.

Ratings & Reviews

93 Points - James Suckling:
"Enticing vanilla bean and cappuccino aromas lead to a velvety texture supporting dark chocolate, baked cherries, cinnamon and nutmeg flavors. It's wrapped in lavish, fine-grained tannins, with gorgeous blueberry, black cherry and spiced coffee accents. A blend of 65% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot and 5% cabernet franc. Drink or hold." (Sep 2024)

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"Savory aromatics and a dense core of flavor make this Cabernet Sauvignon brawny and bold, and an impactful red wine. Wet and dried tobacco, cedar, pencil shavings followed by dried black cherries mixed with bitter dark chocolate lead into a long and powerful finish." - Elaine Chukan Brown (Dec 2024)

Jeb Dunnuck:
"A good value, the 2022 Red Blend Y3 Taureau Red Blend is based on 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc. Its deep purple hue is followed by a medium to full-bodied, fruit-loaded, supple, satisfying 2022 that has both red and blue fruits, some spicy chocolate, incense nuances, good overall balance, and solid length on the finish. It will certainly scratch any itch for some classy California fruit." (Jan 2025)