Jackson Family Wines

Jackson Family Wines is a collection of estate-based wineries and brands, producing a wide range of wine styles and varietals. Its approach includes blending grapes from coastal California regions to balance consistency and complexity; some flagship whites combine fruit from Monterey, Santa Barbara, Mendocino, and Sonoma and are aged on the lees in oak for added texture.

The portfolio spans high-volume favorites alongside boutique houses, including La Crema, Cambria, Stonestreet, Cardinale, and Lokoya.

Beyond California, the company manages wineries on five continents, with estates in France, Italy, Chile, South Africa, and Australia. Across the group, sustainability is a core focus, with practices centered on land conservation and environmentally mindful farming and winemaking.

Jackson Family Wines is celebrated for its blend of quality, accessibility, and variety, making it a favorite among wine enthusiasts.

• Wide-ranging appeal — from the Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay to a diverse portfolio, it offers wines for both casual and serious drinkers.
• Consistent quality — dependable taste year after year fosters consumer trust and loyalty.
• Nationwide presence — available in restaurants and stores across the country, familiar to many wine lovers.
• Family-owned dedication — guided by the Jackson family, the company remains focused on quality and sustainability.
• Environmental commitment — sustainable farming and land conservation practices align with modern consumer values.

• What is Jackson Family Wines known for?
  Renowned for its Kendall-Jackson label—especially Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay, the best-selling Chardonnay in the U.S. since the early 1990s—and a broad portfolio that balances consistency and complexity.
• Who founded Jackson Family Wines and when?
  Founded by Jess Stonestreet Jackson, who purchased an 80-acre orchard in Lake County in 1974 and released the first Kendall-Jackson wines in 1982.
• Who owns and leads the company today?
  It remains family-owned and is led by Barbara Banke, Jess Jackson’s wife, who assumed leadership after his passing in 2011.
• Where is Jackson Family Wines headquartered?
  Santa Rosa, in Sonoma County, California.
• How large is the company?
  It produces over 6 million cases annually across more than 40 brands worldwide and operates winery and vineyard holdings on five continents.
• Where are Jackson Family Wines produced?
  Primarily along California’s coast—Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Monterey, and Santa Barbara—with additional estates in regions such as France, Italy, Chile, South Africa, and Australia.
• Which brands are part of the portfolio?
  Examples include Kendall-Jackson, La Crema, Cambria, Stonestreet, Cardinale, and Lokoya, spanning everyday to boutique and luxury tiers.
• What sustainable practices does the company follow?
  Initiatives include solar power, water conservation, habitat preservation, and environmentally mindful farming and winemaking.
• Are all Jackson Family Wines high-end?
  No. The portfolio ranges from accessible, value-driven wines to high-end, single-vineyard and estate bottlings.
• Why is Jackson Family Wines so popular?
  Consistent quality, wide availability, strong value across price points, family stewardship, and a long-standing commitment to sustainability.