April 27, 2024 - Pleasantly surprised since I recently tasted the Jordan 2002 which was skunked. This bottle of Jordan 2001 was delicious and smooth. Did not need much oxygen.
December 30, 2023 - In my cellar since release…from Magnum, decanted for a family Holiday party and tasted over about 7 hours. This was really great over the entire afternoon and evening. Nicely balanced and on the more elegant side with more red than black fruit, nice minerals like a stony field and some light smoky/oaky notes that were well controlled. Silky smooth in the mouth and still quite lively and energetic. I liked this alone but even better with a variety of the pot luck appetizers different family members had brought. Best at about the 4th hour open in the decanter.
September 23, 2022 - Delicious. Smooth finish.
November 19, 2021 - Opened up nicely after a few minutes. Enjoyed in the company of good friends.
February 2, 2021 - Allowed to breathe in glass 1 hour. Clear deep dark garnet color. Elegant bouquet of creme de cassis, blackberry liqueur, fennel, sage, bay leaf, bourbon vanilla, sandalwood, forest floor, dark baking spices. With swirling, some less attractive savory notes of meat juice, soy and balsamic intruded. These dissipated after several hours. Medium-full body on the palate, nice balance, pleasantly tart, polished tannins. Improved with air, held up fine under vacuum stopper in refrigerator for four days.
April 26, 2020 - Might be the best wine I've ever had, and I have 3,000 plus bottles under my belt! What a treat at such a devastating time.
November 22, 2018 - Decanted for about an hour, and consumed over about an hour. Never fell flat. Nose of dark cherries and earth with a bit of old leather. Soft tannins, medium finish. Pretty classic Jordan, very well balanced and old world in style. Probably at its peak now. Very enjoyable, but wouldn't let this one go much longer.
December 2, 2017 - excellent wine with beef and salsa verde. Seems like it could be a little after peak drinking, wonderful though.
June 24, 2017 - Last bottle of this in the cellar. Was going to wait a few more years to see how it did, but had some friends over and...well, you know. Very smooth and well balanced. Notes of red and black cherry, leather and tobacco. Tasting notes on the Jordan website indicate peak drinking in 2021, so if cellared properly, this will drink well for a bit longer. Personally, if I had more I'd drink it sooner than later.
May 7, 2017 - Cedar, leather and earth tones with red and black cherries. Very nice, and if cellared properly, could continue to improve.