Jacuzzi Family Vineyards

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The Jacuzzi trek to America started in 1907, when Valeriano and Francesco Jacuzzi, the second- and third-born sons of Giovanni and Teresa Jacuzzi, immigrated to Washington to work on the railroad. A warmer climate beckoned and the pair eventually read more...made their way to southern California. Years later, they were joined by four other brothers and eventually all went to work in the aviation industry. Soon they would make American history.

In 1911 their father, Giovanni, a skilled wood worker and vineyard farmer joined them. Two weeks was enough to convince him that his sons would never go back. He then returned to Italy with Valeriano to gather up the rest of the family.

World War I intervened and the trip was delayed until the war’s end. During this time, Valeriano had met Giuseppina and fell in love, married and had their first child. Valeriano's new family, parents and remaining siblings departed from Italy in 1920.

Soon after their arrival in early 1921, Valeriano started working with his brothers at their Jacuzzi Brothers factory. A tragic crash, over Modesto, of Jacuzzi’s first enclosed monoplane took several lives, including that of Valeriano’s brother, Giocondo. At this time, Giovanni asked his sons to cease making planes. Valeriano moved his family to Northern California and purchased a 161-acre farm in Contra Costa County.

During the depression, Valeriano, with help from his older children, planted a portion of the open farm fields with grapes and in 1936 he applied for a license to make wine for home consumption. At that time he was limited to 200 gallons (approximately 84 cases). The vineyard was planted to Zinfandel, Carignane and Mourvedre and he sold grapes for $30-$35 a ton.

In 1937, Valeriano returned to work with his brothers at Jacuzzi Brothers, Inc. located in Berkeley, CA where they manufactured water well pumps and eventually, the bath and spa that bears their name.    (hide)

omark reviewed Jacuzzi Cabernet Sauvignon 2006:

November 2009

omark

This wine is a winner.. Its got staying power and evolves tas you go thru the bottle It was still opening up when I fiinished the bottle the second day. It has between a medium and full body with great balance fiinish and...

Jacuzzi Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Starting at $40^.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Matteus reviewed Jacuzzi Pinot Noir 2005:

October 2009

Matteus

Mild bodied, smooth, strawberry, cherry and very slightly oak'ed, great wine, enjoyed it very much.

Jacuzzi Pinot Noir 2005

Starting at $22^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Matteus wrote in the forum topic: New to Snooth, looking for the best californian Pinot Noir

October 2009

Matteus

Hi guys, OK - Here is the first update on my CA Pinot Noir hunt in Denmark. In ... and found the second: Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, Pinot Noir 2005, SUCCESS!, well partly... its a Pinot Noir from Carneros, but sadly not...

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Gregory Dal Piaz wrote in the forum topic: Merlot

October 2009

Gregory Dal Piaz

I don't know where you are located by I was surprised by this one: http://www.snooth.com/wine/jacuzzi-merlot-rosso-di-sette-fratelli-nv/

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aronowm2 reviewed Jacuzzi Pinot Noir 2007:

July 2009

aronowm2

this wine is just not ready to be opened yet. needs a year or so. Has awesome potential

Jacuzzi Pinot Noir 2007

Starting at $19^.29 Snoothrank: 3/5

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whoizadam reviewed Jacuzzi Chardonnay Bianco di Sei Sorelle 2006:

July 2009

whoizadam

a good example of the varietal, and very tasty too.

Jacuzzi Chardonnay Bianco di Sei Sorelle 2006

Starting at $17^.98 Snoothrank: 4/5

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chiola616 reviewed Jacuzzi Family Vineyard Barbera 2003:

July 2009

chiola616

as good as the Italian version.

Jacuzzi Family Vineyard Barbera 2003

Starting at $20^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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solomania9 reviewed Jacuzzi Merlot Rosso di Sette Fratelli 2006:

July 2009

solomania9

Extremely well balanced and both mellow and spicy at the same time with lots of ... and some licorice. Like a Jacuzzi in my mouth

Jacuzzi Merlot Rosso di Sette Fratelli 2006

Starting at $16^.59 Snoothrank: 4/5

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ccarpita reviewed Jacuzzi Merlot Rosso di Sette Fratelli 2006:

July 2009

ccarpita

Good kind of wine for antipastos, very savory, a little bit sweet, just enough tannins with some complexity in the fruit and wood flavors. Should be agreeable to many palates.

Jacuzzi Merlot Rosso di Sette Fratelli 2006

Starting at $16^.59 Snoothrank: 4/5

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mark reviewed Jacuzzi Merlot Rosso di Sette Fratelli 2006:

July 2009

mark

Warm olive, spice, red fruit, chalky aromas. Very pleasant and easy drinking, good mouthfeel with a strong acidic backbone and fresh dark chocolate on the finish. Finishing long and with warm baking spices and a bit of...

Jacuzzi Merlot Rosso di Sette Fratelli 2006

Starting at $16^.59 Snoothrank: 4/5

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