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About This Wine
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ABOUT THIS WINE
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From the prestigious Alexander Valley comes the Jordan 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, a testament to both artistry and terroir. The vintage opens with an exquisite bouquet of ripe blackberries and black cherries, subtly intertwined with whispers of cedar. Its palate is remarkably refined—silky and expansive—offering a harmonious interplay of luscious black fruit and well-integrated tannins. The finish is both lively and enduring, showcasing an elegant sweetness of fruit that captivates the senses.
Crafted with meticulous care, this blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Malbec speaks to the meticulous selection and blending process Jordan Winery is renowned for. Aged for 12 months in a sophisticated combination of French and American oak barrels, including 41% new oak, the wine achieves a balance of structure and nuance that elevates it to the realm of modern classics.
The 2012 growing season offered near-perfect conditions, allowing the grapes to achieve optimal ripeness while preserving their natural acidity. The result is a medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with remarkable versatility at the table. It pairs beautifully with an array of dishes, from hearty grilled fare such as lamb and steak to the earthy richness of mushroom risotto or the savory depth of duck confit. For those seeking lighter pairings, this wine’s lower alcohol and vibrant fruit make it an ideal match for spiced ahi tuna or a well-composed steak salad.
Approachable yet cellar-worthy, the Jordan 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine for both immediate indulgence and long-term enjoyment, with its peak potential stretching through 2028. Decanting for 60 to 90 minutes allows its intricate layers to unfurl, revealing the wine’s full aromatic and textural potential. For connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike, this vintage is a quintessential example of what makes Alexander Valley an enduring beacon of California Cabernet Sauvignon excellence.
Alcohol: 13.7%
Crafted with meticulous care, this blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Malbec speaks to the meticulous selection and blending process Jordan Winery is renowned for. Aged for 12 months in a sophisticated combination of French and American oak barrels, including 41% new oak, the wine achieves a balance of structure and nuance that elevates it to the realm of modern classics.
The 2012 growing season offered near-perfect conditions, allowing the grapes to achieve optimal ripeness while preserving their natural acidity. The result is a medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with remarkable versatility at the table. It pairs beautifully with an array of dishes, from hearty grilled fare such as lamb and steak to the earthy richness of mushroom risotto or the savory depth of duck confit. For those seeking lighter pairings, this wine’s lower alcohol and vibrant fruit make it an ideal match for spiced ahi tuna or a well-composed steak salad.
Approachable yet cellar-worthy, the Jordan 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine for both immediate indulgence and long-term enjoyment, with its peak potential stretching through 2028. Decanting for 60 to 90 minutes allows its intricate layers to unfurl, revealing the wine’s full aromatic and textural potential. For connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike, this vintage is a quintessential example of what makes Alexander Valley an enduring beacon of California Cabernet Sauvignon excellence.
Alcohol: 13.7%
91 POINTS - "“Welcoming cabernet” might seem like an oxymoron, but Jordan has always aimed for a style that’s drinkable on release. Mostly hillside and benchland cabernet, supported by petit verdot and merlot and aged a full 24 months in bottle before release, this emphasizes effusive red fruit and a sweet, leafy tobacco aroma. You could drink it now with steak tartare, or put it away for another seven or eight years." - Wine & Spirits
91 POINTS - "This is a complex, layered and elegantly conceived wine. It's enjoyable now in its juicy waves of red currant and cassis, with a background hint of brown sugar and toasted oak." - Wine Enthusiast
91 POINTS - "This is a complex, layered and elegantly conceived wine. It's enjoyable now in its juicy waves of red currant and cassis, with a background hint of brown sugar and toasted oak." - Wine Enthusiast
Concentrated aromas of blackberries and black cherries with an inviting hint of cedar. The wine’s silky palate is long and expansive, boasting a beautiful balance of black fruit and fine tannin structure. Its finish is lively, lingering and laced with a sweetness of fruit. A deliciously seductive wine to be enjoyed now or cellared through 2028. Decant for 60 to 90 minutes to elevate aromas and flavors.