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Jackson Family Wines
The Jackson clan continues to honor and build upon the legacy of California vintner Jess Jackson, who in 1982 launched Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay, a household name ever since. Today, more than a decade after Jess’ death, Jackson Family Wines comprises more than 40 brands across eight countries, including nearly 30 labels in the Golden State alone, and there’s still more to come. Learn about this family’s meteoric rise to success in this issue’s cover story.
Plus, get our annual holiday gift guide, with our editors’ picks for all of your favorite people, as well as this year’s Champagne tasting report and more!
Cover Stories
Jackson Family Wines Succeeds Across Generations
Tasting Reports
Champagne’s Allure
A Cristal Worth the Wait
Alphabetical Guide to Champagne
Tuscany’s Hidden Gem: Carmignano
Features
For the Dinner Party Dynamo: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
For the Wine-Loving Bookworm: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
For Wine Lovers on the Go: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
For the Chic Cocktail Maven: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
All that Glitters Is Gott
Grapevine
Federal Anti-Alcohol Report Shelved
Five Restaurant Openings to Watch
Sonoma County Wine Celebration Raises $1 Million
Departments
From One Generation to the Next
Brunello 2015: Reflecting on the Vintage
The Return of Michel-Schlumberger
Netflix’s Next Gen Chef Brings the Future to the Table
TOP 100 WINES OF THE YEAR On Nov. 10, we begin unveiling the Top 10 Wines of 2025—complete with videos, tasting notes and more—culminating with the Wine of the Year announcement on Nov. 14 and the complete Top 100 list on Nov. 17. Don’t miss the year’s most exciting wines!
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