Tag Archives: Jordan

Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California, 2003, 13.5% abv.

Offspring of the Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most renowned red grapes of the world, rivalled only by Merlot for worldwide plantings and popularity. Its power base is in Bordeaux and especially on … Continue reading

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends, California, RED | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chardonnay, Jordan, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, 2014, 13.7% abv. US$36

‘Twas the day before Christmas, and there I was, trying to decide what wine to pair with the red pepper and spinach quiche. A Riesling, a Pinot Gris?  Traditionalists be damned.  Nope, I went with this stellar Chardonnay. I’d been … Continue reading

Posted in OTHER | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment