Jackson Family Wines Unveils Passerelles: A Journey into France's Loire Valley

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson Family Wines, a leading family-owned wine company in the United States, is proud to announce the launch of Passerelles, their first collection of wines from France's renowned Loire Valley. This exciting addition expands their global portfolio, which includes over 40 premium wineries spanning the northern and southern hemispheres—from the USA, Canada, France, and Italy to Australia, Chile, and South Africa.

Passerelles is an exploration of the wines found along the length of France's longest river—the Loire. Stretching 1000 kilometers (634 miles), the Loire River weaves through one of France's most diverse wine regions, known for its exceptional quality and spectacular array of grape varieties. From vibrant Sauvignon Blanc, mineral-driven Chenin Blanc, to robust Cabernet Franc, the Loire Valley offers a wine for every palate.

"We have long admired the purity and elegance of wines from the Loire Valley. Over the past five years, we've seen a global explosion in consumer interest in all their star varieties — Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Cabernet Franc primary among them. It's a natural evolution for us to bring the exceptional quality of wines coming from this historic, beautiful river valley into our portfolio of world class wines."– Barbara Banke, JFW Proprietor

With Passerelles, Jackson Family Wines celebrates the Loire's rich diversity, showcasing wines that reflect the region's unique terroir and overdeliver on quality. Known for its lighter-bodied, crisp styles, naturally lower alcohol content, and exceptional food pairing capabilities, the Loire Valley resonates with modern wine lovers seeking balance, freshness, and approachability. The appellation offerings will include two Sauvignon Blancs from Touraine Oisly and Sancerre, as well as Chenin Blanc from Anjou and a Cabernet Franc from Saumur. Aligned with Jackson Family Wines' commitment to progressive farming, every Passerelles winery partner is either certified sustainable, organic, or currently in conversion.

Passerelles wines are now available in major markets across the United States. Suggested retail prices per 750ml bottle are listed below. For more information, visit: https://www.yourwinestore.com/yws-featured-winery-passerelles.html 

• 2023 Passerelles Sancerre $40
• 2023 Passerelles Saumur Rouge $35
• 2023 Passerelles Touraine Oisly $30
• 2023 Passerelles Anjou Blanc $25

About Passerelles
Passerelles evokes the many bridges found along the length of the Loire River—conduits of connection in this historic river valley. France's longest river, at just over 1000 kilometers (634 miles), the Loire is widely considered to be one of the most diverse wine regions in the world and home to a spectacular array of grape varieties—from racy Sauvignon Blanc, mineral-driven Chenin Blanc, to robust Cabernet Franc. The resulting Passerelles wines overdeliver on quality—pure and inviting expressions of this storied river valley.

SOURCE Jackson Family Wines