Jackson Family Wines Down Under

Barbara Banke details the company’s success in Australia

Barbara Banke, chairperson and proprietor for Jackson Family Wines in California
Barbara Banke has grown Jackson Family Wines from the ground up in California and has now expanded the portfolio to include top Australian labels. (Courtesy of Jackson Family Wines)

Beginning with its 2000 acquisition of Yangarra, Jackson Family Wines has been making deep inroads in Australian wine. With three leading wineries now in its portfolio, the California-based wine giant is turning out a range of high-scoring wines from the 545 acres of vineyards it owns across two Australian regions. JFW chairperson and proprietor Barbara Banke recently spoke with Wine Spectator about the company’s investments in Australia. Get the profile here!

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