Since the launch of the hugely successful ‘KJ’ (Kendall-Jackson) Chardonnay in 1982, the couple has built an unrivalled collection of wineries to become one of the world’s leading fine wine companies. Today, the company seeks to retain the character and integrity of the individual wineries by ensuring that each is independently run with its winemaker, vineyards, varietal focus and style. Over the years, the Banke-Jackson family has assembled an unparalleled portfolio of esteemed vineyards and wineries along California’s cool coastal ridges. These properties stretch northwards from Santa Barbara up through Monterey, Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties before continuing into Oregon’s famed Willamette Valley. Jackson Family Wines also owns estates outside the United States in St. Émilion, Tuscany, McLaren Vale and Chile. Each winery has its own winemaker, vineyards, varietal focus and unique style.