Jordan continues to excel by sticking to the founders’ philosophy of making refined, not blockbuster, Cabernet Sauvignon. Their 2010 fits that mold beautifully. The bouquet is explosive, but in the mouth it is restrained and refined, seducing you with polish and persistence, not power. Lovely black cherry-like notes merge seamlessly with earthy and herbal ones. The glossy tannins give it even more immediate appeal. But Jordan’s Cabernets develop beautifully so if you have a cellar, this one, from an outstanding vintage, should be in it. You’ll be happy in a decade.
Jordan Vineyard and Winery, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
By Michael Apstein