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About Jenblossom Cellars

Ultra‑Premium Red Wines in Fredericksburg, Texas

Jenblossom Cellars is dedicated to innovative craft in winemaking with ultra-premium, AVA-driven red wines that exude bold character and complexity. Each wine in our high-end portfolio is carefully sourced from distinguished terroirs, selected to represent the very best of the region. Crushed and fermented at our partner winery in Calistoga and aged, blended and bottled here at Grape Creek Vineyards in Texas, these wines reflect our pursuit of excellence and our passion for exceptional red wines — a personal collection we’re proud to share.

Inspiration

Heath Family Brands are innovative and often pursue directions that others don’t.

Owners, Brian and Jennifer Heath are dedicated to wines from their home state of Texas. Heath Family Brands exclusively contracts over 250 acres of Texas vineyards in addition to their 68 acres of estate vineyards in Fredericksburg. While the Grape Creek, Heath Sparkling, Invention Vineyards and Kuhlman Estate brands represent over 90% of the wine produced, the Heath Vineyards and now Jenblossom Cellars wines offer different terroirs to enjoy.

Jason reached out to a long-time friend, winery owner and industry expert in Napa Valley who offered access to five tons of grapes he had held under contract for years.

It was the kind of fruit you just can’t find without knowing someone.

The vineyard was on Pritchard Hill, an exclusive subregion in the Napa just up the hill from Lake Hennessey and a few miles from the Silverado Trail. Stunningly beautiful, Pritchard Hill is home to some of the world’s most sought-after Cabernet and to wineries like Colgin, Ovid, Brand and Continuum. The wines from this AVA range from $250-$700 per bottle. “We were ecstatic and the first 2016 vintage of Jenblossom Scary Good was now real!”

And, that was just the beginning of the story…

So where did the inspiration for JB Cellars come from?

We were at Jennifer Heath’s birthday dinner in 2016 and were exploring the wine list at the restaurant. We were looking at a few of our favorites and Brian said,

“I bet Jason could make a wine for us to share with staff, friends and family that is as good or better than most on this list, but it would have to be scary good!”

Coupled with Jenblossom, Brian’s nickname for Jennifer, Jenblossom Scary Good was born. “Before dessert was served, Brian was texting Jason Englert, our head winemaker, to find a ‘scary good’ vineyard in a world-class AVA,” Jennifer said.

The Butterfly Icon Connects Jenblossom Wines to Family and Legacy

Every great wine brand deserves an equally great icon to represent it. Jennifer has a deep connection to butterflies tied to her relationship with her grandmother. For Mother’s Day, Jennifer’s daughter Lauren drew a butterfly and included the famous poem “Love you Forever” by Munsch & McGraw.

That same butterfly now represents every bottle in the Jenblossom Cellars portfolio. It has become a visual signature of the care and story infused in each wine.

We love sharing the limited production vintages with even more friends!

Jenblossom Cellars Vineyards Locations in California

Jenblossom Cellars Sources Grapes from Napa and Sonoma AVAs

At Jenblossom Cellars, we collaborate with trusted growers to source from a curated selection of premier vineyards in Napa and Sonoma County — California regions globally recognized for producing world-class wines. AVAs such as Howell Mountain, Rutherford, Yountville, and Pritchard Hill each bring distinct terroir to the Jenblossom portfolio. These vineyards are deliberately chosen for their distinctive terroirs, soil composition, microclimate and elevations. Eeach contributesing unique character, structure, and complexity to our wines. By working closely with trusted growers in these prestigious designated AVAs, we ensure every bottle reflects the depth and nuance that only these iconic California regions can provide.

Heath Family Brand Operates Estate Wineries Across the Texas Hill Country

Heath Family Brands includes a diverse portfolio of winery estates and tasting experiences.

Estate Brands: Grape Creek Vineyards, Heath Sparkling Wines, Invention Vineyards, and K Estate
Estate Vineyards: 68 acres of beautiful estate vineyards in the Texas Hill Country AVA owned and farmed by our team
Fruit Sourcing: 600-800 tons of Texas-grown grapes from our partner growers in the Texas High Plains purchased annually
Production Scale: 150,000 gallons of wine per year in our facilities at our owned wineries
Team Impact: 150 employees and their families supported through competitive pay, healthcare & company-funded retirement plans
Guest Experience: More than 200,000 Members and guests hosted annually across our six tasting rooms in Fredericksburg and Georgetown

Heath Family Brands continues to elevate the Texas wine experience while exploring new expressions through Jenblossom Cellars exclusive fine wines.

Our Winemaker

Jason Englert

Jason Englert leads winemaking for Heath Family Brands. Jason has been with Grape Creek Vineyards since 2004, helping the wine program grow from 2,500 cases to over 60,000+ cases produced annually across multiple brands, including Jenblossom Cellars. Prior to joining Grape Creek operations, Jason spent 8 years as the assistant winemaker for Llano Estacado Winery in Lubbock.

Jason’s focus is on making wines from the highest quality selection of grapes and letting the developing wines create their own path to the bottle. Jason and his team utilize both modern innovative techniques and traditional wine-making practices.

Jason is the most decorated winemaker in Texas, earning more than 215 90+ scores and over 2,000 medals from the most prestigious wine competitions in the country.

Meet the Owners

Brian & Jennifer Heath

Brian and Jennifer Heath purchased Grape Creek Vineyards, the flagship for Heath Family Brands, in 2006. With the addition of stunning Tuscan-inspired patios overlooking the vineyards and a vineyard dining experience at Stout’s Signature at Grape Creek, this quickly became a premier Texas wine destination. The family-owned brand has expanded to four premier winery and vineyard estates and two upscale, urban tasting rooms in downtown Fredericksburg and Georgetown, Texas, creating celebrated wine experiences in the Texas Hill Country.

Explore the history of Heath Family Brands

The saying goes, “At Heath Family Brands, when you’re a member anywhere, you’re a member everywhere.” This unique dedication to club Members, which provides access and benefits at all locations, has cultivated a large and loyal membership that values this Member-focused approach in the Texas wine club.

Not only are Brian and Jennifer committed to supporting the Texas wine industry, but they are also dedicated to investing in the team and their broader community. Heath Family Brands has grown from an original five employees to 150 employees through competitive pay, healthcare, and company-funded retirement plans for its growing staff. They also contribute each year to local causes and charities to support their community.

So, what’s next for Heath Family Brands? Who knows. But we know something will always be on the horizon.