Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.239 ratings
9.128 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Matt

This was beautiful. Alive, elegant, silky, and ethereal. Gorgeous and surprisingly supple red fruits, leather, cigars, cedar and turned earth. The spice character was so pure, allspice, clove, nutmeg. Dried rose petals. Mature tannins, soft and silky. Thanks @Tom 'Sqomi' Inners

This was beautiful. Alive, elegant, silky, and ethereal. Gorgeous and surprisingly supple red fruits, leather, cigars, cedar and turned earth. The spice character was so pure, allspice, clove, nutmeg. Dried rose petals. Mature tannins, soft and silky. Thanks @Tom 'Sqomi' Inners

1 person found it helpfulJan 19th, 2018
Shay A
9.2

Highlight of the day brought by @Mark Flesher . This was Jordan’s inaugural vintage. Still hanging in there! This probably performed better than the ‘88 Mondavi Reserve I had a few months ago. Improved with air without a doubt. Tar, blackberries, medicinal notes, and a dirty clay finish. A peek in to a different time for sure.

Highlight of the day brought by @Mark Flesher . This was Jordan’s inaugural vintage. Still hanging in there! This probably performed better than the ‘88 Mondavi Reserve I had a few months ago. Improved with air without a doubt. Tar, blackberries, medicinal notes, and a dirty clay finish. A peek in to a different time for sure.

1 person found it helpfulJan 6th, 2018
Tom Inners

Inaugural vintage of Jordan Alexander Valley Cabernet. A great exploration into AV's past and the timelessness this wine brought to the table

Inaugural vintage of Jordan Alexander Valley Cabernet. A great exploration into AV's past and the timelessness this wine brought to the table

1 person found it helpfulDec 23rd, 2017
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.3

My birth year and the inaugural vintage of a classic California wine. This wine improved with about an hour and a half of oxygen.

My birth year and the inaugural vintage of a classic California wine. This wine improved with about an hour and a half of oxygen.

1 person found it helpfulAug 1st, 2017
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.2

Note vintage: 1976! The fist release by Jordan. It's a window on another time - sleek, elegant and slightly more herbal that contemporary versions it still is charming and seductive rather than overpowering. Drink one if you see it.

Note vintage: 1976! The fist release by Jordan. It's a window on another time - sleek, elegant and slightly more herbal that contemporary versions it still is charming and seductive rather than overpowering. Drink one if you see it.

Jun 5th, 2017
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.4

Different from other bottles tasted. Overripe or cooked emergents.

Different from other bottles tasted. Overripe or cooked emergents.

Apr 9th, 2016
TJ Maxwell

Made from purchased grapes. Very pretty style. Restrained and delicate red fruit on the nose. cranberry and raspberry mostly. Lots of cedar and cigar-box aromas too. Palate was soft and lively. Bottle was in good shape. Flavors were definitely mature, but pure and fairly open. #firstvintage

Made from purchased grapes. Very pretty style. Restrained and delicate red fruit on the nose. cranberry and raspberry mostly. Lots of cedar and cigar-box aromas too. Palate was soft and lively. Bottle was in good shape. Flavors were definitely mature, but pure and fairly open. #firstvintage

Feb 8th, 2016
Bill Bender

Co-WOTN. So much going on here and so pure and substantial for a 40 year old wine. Rich fig, smoke, forest floor, sandalwood, mushroom and an array of dark fruits. Not much bricking. Still looks like a 10 year old wine in the glass.

Co-WOTN. So much going on here and so pure and substantial for a 40 year old wine. Rich fig, smoke, forest floor, sandalwood, mushroom and an array of dark fruits. Not much bricking. Still looks like a 10 year old wine in the glass.

Jun 13th, 2015
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.0

Birth year baby.

Birth year baby.

Apr 28th, 2015
Marc Piro

Too old, 3 dimensions. Alcohol, baked/ old prunes, liquid. Jordan's first vintage

Too old, 3 dimensions. Alcohol, baked/ old prunes, liquid. Jordan's first vintage

Sep 11th, 2013