Expect black currant, red cherry, cedar, dried herb, and a touch of cocoa with medium-to-full body, refined tannins, and bright acidity. Jordan's house style favors elegance and balance over power. The 2019 vintage in Sonoma was excellent.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux blend (typically with small percentages of Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec)
- Region
- USA / California / Sonoma County / Alexander Valley
- Body
- Medium to Full
- Style
- dry red, restrained, food-friendly, classic
The producer
Jordan Vineyard & Winery was founded in 1972 by Tom and Sally Jordan with the explicit goal of producing a Bordeaux-styled Cabernet for the dinner table. The estate, in Alexander Valley, is known for its hospitality program and a deliberately restrained, food-friendly style.
What critics say
Jordan is consistently praised by sommeliers and critics as one of California's most reliably elegant, food-friendly Cabernets — restrained where many California Cabs are opulent.
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops, herb-crusted lamb rack, roasted duck