Jess Jackson, founder of Kendall-Jackson Winery, 1930-2011.
Not many people have seen success like Jess Jackson has. First as a lawyer, then winemaker, and horse owner. He didn't start in the wine biz until middle-age when most are probably worried about their 401k and paying off their mortgage. Within a couple decades he built a huge wine empire.
It started when he couldn't sell his Lake County grapes (I mean, who wants to see a Lake County appellation, right)? So he made his own Chardonnay, it accidentally turned out slightly sweet, and was a huge success. KJ Chardonnay is probably responsible for turning more Americans onto wine than any other.
He had a vision that was different from the norm and that made him a billionaire.
The family owns thousands of acres of vineyards and over a dozen wine labels. It's expected the holdings will be divided up amongst his children. Some may be sold off.
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