Winemaker Notes
The name "Taureau" was the name of the Jackson family’s prized bull, legendary for his feisty, high-kicking and vibrant personality. When perfecting this wine at their blending session, the JAX team concurred that the complex personality of their infamous bull reflected the complex structure and elements of this indulgent red blend and what a perfect tribute to their family ranching legend. Reflecting the dominating character of Taureau, this wine boasts incredible purple fruit colors, flavors of blackberry, black cherry and red on the palate, and all supported by polished tannins.
Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 35% Merlot 5% Cabernet Franc
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Notes of ripe plums and blueberries with grilled herbs, blue flowers, ground spices and mint leaves. Full and creamy with ripe and juicy dark berry fruit and velvety, fine-grained tannins. Crunchy, blue-fruited finish. Drink or hold.
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Wine Enthusiast
Fruity, almost-sweet black fruits and dark chocolate give this deep, dark wine an easy-going expression despite its full body and moderate tannins. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.