Jax Vineyards

Y3 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

8.831 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Luis E. Rodriguez

Color,expected.14.1%alcohol, nice legs.Nose elegant,very balanced fruit,decanted and in 1/2 hr boom! What a surprise!!!

Color,expected.14.1%alcohol, nice legs.Nose elegant,very balanced fruit,decanted and in 1/2 hr boom! What a surprise!!!

2 people found it helpfulMar 27th, 2015
Kirk F
8.5

Just ok tonight. Not a lot going on here.

Just ok tonight. Not a lot going on here.

1 person found it helpfulJul 6th, 2019
Kirk F
8.9

Full bodied style. Quite tasty.

Pinot and Christmas cookies. Good combo!

Full bodied style. Quite tasty.

Pinot and Christmas cookies. Good combo!

1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

Owned by siblings Kimberly and Trent Jackson, inpsired by their father, David who purchased a 28-year old, dry-farmed Calistoga vineyard in 1995. Y3 grapes are sourced from different vineyards so the style and quality may differ from year to year. The ‘16 is Ruby with aromas red berry fruits and spice. On the palate very ripe fruit, cherry and strawberry flavors with vanilla notes, oak and earthy spice. Gripping dusty tannins on a nedium finish ending a bit savory. Good now but jury is out on any L-T aging

Owned by siblings Kimberly and Trent Jackson, inpsired by their father, David who purchased a 28-year old, dry-farmed Calistoga vineyard in 1995. Y3 grapes are sourced from different vineyards so the style and quality may differ from year to year. The ‘16 is Ruby with aromas red berry fruits and spice. On the palate very ripe fruit, cherry and strawberry flavors with vanilla notes, oak and earthy spice. Gripping dusty tannins on a nedium finish ending a bit savory. Good now but jury is out on any L-T aging

1 person found it helpfulAug 3rd, 2018
Jazy

I️ don’t drink Pinot’s much, but I️ really like this one.

I️ don’t drink Pinot’s much, but I️ really like this one.

1 person found it helpfulNov 9th, 2017
Ryan Vento

Decent, at best, as a pop & pour. Dried cherries and dark chocolate shavings, but still pretty hot and astringent. I'm sure with some time the rating will go up.

Decent, at best, as a pop & pour. Dried cherries and dark chocolate shavings, but still pretty hot and astringent. I'm sure with some time the rating will go up.

Jun 25th, 2017
Stewart Alsop

2015 doesn't show up in the ratings list; probably why it FB feels unfinished.

2015 doesn't show up in the ratings list; probably why it FB feels unfinished.

Mar 23rd, 2017
Martin A. Cody

Heading north from Calistoga towards Knights' Valley you might notice an obscure mailbox to a small house tucked against the steeply rising hillside. If you blink it'll be missed. What is not to miss is the wines this family is producing. Every single wine, there's over a dozen, now boasts 90+ points.
This is a fun, delicious Pinot Noir off which I never tire.
A central theme of sturdy minerality surrounded by fresh fruit on one side, cherry/raspberry and soft, dried herbs on the other. A delicious dance of pure balance. Y3 is a great way to prepare the palate for an evening of sophisticated tasting. Enjoy!

Heading north from Calistoga towards Knights' Valley you might notice an obscure mailbox to a small house tucked against the steeply rising hillside. If you blink it'll be missed. What is not to miss is the wines this family is producing. Every single wine, there's over a dozen, now boasts 90+ points.
This is a fun, delicious Pinot Noir off which I never tire.
A central theme of sturdy minerality surrounded by fresh fruit on one side, cherry/raspberry and soft, dried herbs on the other. A delicious dance of pure balance. Y3 is a great way to prepare the palate for an evening of sophisticated tasting. Enjoy!

Dec 24th, 2016
Martin A. Cody

Just a large fan of everything Jax produces. Amazing vineyard site in Calistoga, not open to public. This wine is sourced from RRV and GM Dan Parrott is quite gifted at vineyard sourcing. This is another small producer that's just a treasure. Enjoy!

Just a large fan of everything Jax produces. Amazing vineyard site in Calistoga, not open to public. This wine is sourced from RRV and GM Dan Parrott is quite gifted at vineyard sourcing. This is another small producer that's just a treasure. Enjoy!

Sep 13th, 2016
Lindsay L

Nice dry wine.

Nice dry wine.

Jun 5th, 2016