Jess Jackson, founder of Kendall-Jackson winery, has died at age 81. The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, which calls him the richest man in Sonoma County, has an extensive obituary and other coverage:
- Kendall-Jackson winery owner Jess Jackson dies at 81 (Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
- Driven to win (Feb 21, 2008) - "Wine magnate Jess Jackson bucks conventional horse-racing wisdom for a chance at making his champion, Curlin, one of the all-time greats"
- Photo gallery
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