COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec
PRODUCER
Jordan Vineyard & Winery
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Established in 1972 by Tom and Sally Jordan, Jordan Vineyard & Winery was inspired by the great estates of Bordeaux. Located in the Alexander Valley of Sonoma County, the estate focuses singularly on crafting French-inspired Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. The 2020 vintage represents a continuation of this dedication to elegance, balance, and food-friendliness, steering away from the high-alcohol, hyper-extracted styles often found in California. Under the guidance of winemaker Maggie Kruse, Jordan remains a benchmark for classic, age-worthy Sonoma Cabernet.
ALCOHOL
13.8%
AVG. PRICE
€65
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Jordan was founded with the singular mission to create a California Cabernet Sauvignon that could rival the premier crus of Bordeaux.
Fact 02
The winery building is a spectacular, ivy-draped yellow chateau inspired by the architecture of the French countryside.
Fact 03
Jordan famously uses traditional fresh egg white fining, a classic Bordeaux technique, to refine and soften the wine's tannin structure.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes were harvested at optimal physiological ripeness and sorted meticulously. Fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve fresh fruit character. The wine was aged for 12 months in 100% French oak barrels (approximately 35-40% new) to impart subtle spice and structure without overpowering the fruit. Following barrel aging, the wine underwent traditional fining with fresh egg whites to soften tannins before bottling, followed by additional bottle aging prior to release.
