Prominent California Winemaker Jess Jackson Dies « Prominent … Jess Jackson, the founder of the Kendall-Jackson winery and a prominent thoroughbred owner, has died of cancer. He was 81. Prominent winemaker, horse owner Jess Jackson dies | The … Jess Jackson, the founder of the Kendall-Jackson winery and a prominent thoroughbred owner, has died of cancer. He was 81. Caroline Shaw, a spokeswoman for Jackson’s company Jackson Family Wines, confirmed Jackson’s death Thursday. JESS JACKSON DIES (Latest Update: 10:54 a.m.) | Wine Industry Insight 1 Response for “ JESS JACKSON DIES (Latest Update: 10:54 a.m.)”. John Anderson says: April 21, 2011 at 9:36 am. I always liked Jess. He was just starting out and wanted my father’s company, Gallo Sales, to distribute his wine. … Prominent winemaker, horse owner Jess Jackson dies « Artesia News Prominent winemaker, horse owner Jess Jackson dies . GEYSERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Jess Jackson, the founder of the Kendall-Jackson winery and a prominent thoroughbred owner, has died of cancer. He was 81. Caroline Shaw, a spokeswoman for … Derby Talk: Jess Jackson Dies — Horse Racing loses an Advocate Jess Jackson Dies — Horse Racing loses an Advocate. It is reported that Jess Jackson passed away this morning at his Sonoma County, California home after courageously battling melanoma cancer for a number of years. … winotripping says: New Post: Vintner Jess Jackson Dies at age 81: The dude who turned Chardonnay into what the masses think of when… http://bit.ly/fGGt6u