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Jones Family Vineyard

Jones Family Vineyard is a small Howell Mountain estate in the northeastern Napa Valley, founded by Bert and Mary Jones in the 1990s on steep volcanic basalt soils at elevations above 1,800 feet. The estate produces two wines: the Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and The Sisters, both from mountain-grown fruit that delivers lower yields and more intense, structured wines than valley floor Napa. The Estate Cabernet Sauvignon accounts for 96 of 160 auction lots, averaging $83 with the 1999 vintage the most traded — a year when mountain Napa Cabernet was at a critical peak. Top prices have reached $280. The Sisters averages $57 across 16 lots with the 2005 vintage most common. Howell Mountain's volcanic soils and high elevation produce wines of formidable tannic structure and concentrated dark fruit, requiring substantial aging. Jones Family received strong critical attention from Wine Advocate in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with the Estate Cabernet scoring in the 92–96 range. The estate produces only around 1,000–1,500 cases annually, keeping auction supply limited. The price range of $20–$280 reflects the typical Howell Mountain collector dynamic: early vintages from the 1990s and early 2000s trade at premiums, while younger vintages are more accessible.