Jordan Cabernet, the Elegant Cabernet Made for the Table
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon is the refined, food first Cabernet for the person who actually cooks and entertains. It is an elegant, balanced Alexander Valley red built for the dinner table rather than the score chase. It is the gift for the sophisticated diner and the host with taste. It also suits anyone who prefers grace over power in a glass.
Jordan was founded in 1972 by Tom and Sally Jordan, who modeled the estate on a French chateau. They set out to make wine the way Bordeaux does, for the table. From the start the goal was balance and freshness, not big tannic blockbusters. The house has essentially made one red every vintage since: this Cabernet. It comes from Alexander Valley in Sonoma, not Napa, which is part of what gives it its poised, elegant character.
What makes it a refined gift:
- An elegant, restrained, Bordeaux inspired Cabernet built for food.
- From Alexander Valley in Sonoma, from a chateau modeled estate.
- A Cabernet led blend with silky tannins and fresh acidity.
- Lower in alcohol and more graceful than the big Napa cult cabs.
- A classy, understated gift that never feels flashy.
In the glass it is silky and composed, with black currant and blackberry, tobacco leaf, a little earth and smoke. It also has a touch of clove and cocoa, over fine tannins and a long, elegant finish. It is the kind of Cabernet that makes a meal better rather than dominating it, which is exactly the point.
Serve it with a roast or a rack of lamb and it shows its quiet class. It is the kind of wine that makes everyone at the table look like they know what they are doing.
It is a natural for the home cook, a dinner party host, a Bordeaux lover, or anyone with refined taste. The front of the bottle can be engraved, and a personal note added at checkout.
