Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.1246 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Mike R
9.1

Ok and lips turned slightly upward at the end - bought at a great price - know why now

Ok and lips turned slightly upward at the end - bought at a great price - know why now

Aug 15th, 2017
Chris McClellan

Smooth tannins, nice acid, blackberry and blackcurrants, oak is well tamed and just a pleasure to drink even this young...Classic Jordan..can never go wrong..

Smooth tannins, nice acid, blackberry and blackcurrants, oak is well tamed and just a pleasure to drink even this young...Classic Jordan..can never go wrong..

Jun 18th, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

It's been awhile since I had a young vintage Jordan but it was the best they had to offer at the United Lounge. It's a 12 so it drinks softer young. However, it's still not eventful. At least, not yet. The fruits are ruby & ripe but don't really sing like they should as most of the 12's I've had. Blackberries, black plum, plum, black raspberries, strawberry preserves, unstated baking spices; vanilla, mocha, caramel, soft barrel toast, moist black earth, dry stems, some light and light roasted coffee grounds, decent; acidity, length, balance structure and finish. Don't see this one as a long cellar...10 or 12 years at the most. Looking forward to better things Down Under.

It's been awhile since I had a young vintage Jordan but it was the best they had to offer at the United Lounge. It's a 12 so it drinks softer young. However, it's still not eventful. At least, not yet. The fruits are ruby & ripe but don't really sing like they should as most of the 12's I've had. Blackberries, black plum, plum, black raspberries, strawberry preserves, unstated baking spices; vanilla, mocha, caramel, soft barrel toast, moist black earth, dry stems, some light and light roasted coffee grounds, decent; acidity, length, balance structure and finish. Don't see this one as a long cellar...10 or 12 years at the most. Looking forward to better things Down Under.

Mar 29th, 2017
Kevin Ortzman

Well balanced and approachable. Loads of dark fruit with a hint of pencil.

Well balanced and approachable. Loads of dark fruit with a hint of pencil.

Nov 16th, 2016
Bobbi Jo Broxson

Fruity, but nice

Fruity, but nice

Aug 8th, 2022
Chance Miller

With Prime Wagyu ribeyes!🍷😉

With Prime Wagyu ribeyes!🍷😉

Jul 18th, 2022
Justin Huang

light, medium bodied, slightly acidic but smooth drinking. 2012 Vintage not as strong as 2009 or 2014

light, medium bodied, slightly acidic but smooth drinking. 2012 Vintage not as strong as 2009 or 2014

Aug 22nd, 2020
MRM
8.8

Nice enough but beyond having visited this vineyard it doesn’t warrant much attention

Nice enough but beyond having visited this vineyard it doesn’t warrant much attention

Jan 5th, 2020
Colin Cahoon

Stewed fruit in the nose. Dark plum, cranberry, leather, cedar, green pepper, and white pepper, fresh American oak. The fruit gets brighter through the finish. Moderate plus tannin and acid.

Stewed fruit in the nose. Dark plum, cranberry, leather, cedar, green pepper, and white pepper, fresh American oak. The fruit gets brighter through the finish. Moderate plus tannin and acid.

Nov 13th, 2019
Kirk F
9.1

For me this is one of those wines you don’t want to love. You want to look at the price on the list, chuckle and move on to a diamond in the rough. Found a few of these for a great price however and wow was this bottle gone in a hurry. Quite enjoyable, especially on a Tuesday welcoming kids home from school for break. Cheers!

For me this is one of those wines you don’t want to love. You want to look at the price on the list, chuckle and move on to a diamond in the rough. Found a few of these for a great price however and wow was this bottle gone in a hurry. Quite enjoyable, especially on a Tuesday welcoming kids home from school for break. Cheers!

Dec 12th, 2018