(Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley) Saturated, nearly opaque, very dark red violet color; savory, tart black currant, cedar, cocoa nose; tight, tasty, savory, tart black currant, cedar palate with good balancing acidity and firm, fine tannins; needs 3-4 years; medium-plus finish (77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec; 13.8% alcohol; 69% French & 31% American oak barrels for 12 months; 41% new oak consisted of 73% French, 27% American) 92+ points
By Richard Jennings
(Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley) Saturated, nearly opaque, very dark red violet color; savory, tart black currant, cedar, cocoa nose; tight, tasty, savory, tart black currant, cedar palate with good balancing acidity and firm, fine tannins; needs 3-4 years; medium-plus finish (77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec; 13.8% alcohol; 69% French & 31% American oak barrels for 12 months; 41% new oak consisted of 73% French, 27% American) 92+ points3/19/2016, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 92 points