Former competitive snowboarder turned sommelier with a winemaking degree and a passion for hospitality. Find me on weekends running marathons or hiking with my two Ridgebacks.
by Greg on May 23, 2013 in News
At large, Punxsutawney Phil’s 2013 prognostication for an early spring did little for his already less-than-stellar batting average, but here in Sonoma, his stock has gone up amongst local winegrowers. This year’s winter and spring climatic conditions stumped us all, vines included. February Sonoma temperatures hit highs in the ‘60s in all but one day, [...]
by Greg on May 7, 2013 in Featured, From the Vineyards
Over the next year, we’ll be documenting the life cycle and growing season of grapevines in our first video series, “Seasons of the Vineyard.” With our “Seasons of the Vineyard: Spring” video, I offer an inside look at this season in wine country. It’s a beautiful time of year to visit and an exciting time [...]
by Greg on April 9, 2013 in Featured, From the Vineyards
There is no mistaking it now—springtime is here at Jordan! As expected, although earlier than normal due to the unseasonably dry conditions and warm temperatures, our Russian River Chardonnay vines boldly led the way out of winter dormancy as early as late February, followed a few weeks later by our Alexander Valley Merlot, Malbec, Petit [...]
by Greg on March 29, 2013 in Featured, From the Vineyards
The grapevines are bleeding! As the daylight hours continue to increase this time of year, the grapevines go through a fascinating reawakening after months of “sleeping.” Thanks to the sunlight and warmer days, vineyard soil temperatures begin to rise and osmotic pressure–osmosis being the diffusion of water through the semi-permeable membrane of the vine root [...]
by Greg on January 31, 2013 in Events, Featured
Blind tasting? Not exactly. The 24 black glasses displayed in the above photo where part of an educational seminar, hosted last week in Jordan’s oak tank room for our distributor management teams. Each glass is labeled only with a number and contains an aromatic compound that may be perceived in various vintages of Jordan Cabernet [...]
by Greg on January 24, 2013 in From the Vineyards
Mid-winter dormancy–a stage in the vineyards when time seems to stand still. Nature’s mute button has been pressed, swollen gray skies loiter above and chimney fires can be smelled from a mile away in the cool air. It is a beautiful time of year with a meditative Zen-like quality to it. Shhhhh, the vines are [...]
by Greg on January 16, 2013 in Featured, From the Cellar
Our annual When to Drink video series debuts this month, created to help those with Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon in their cellars learn how those wines are currently tasting and optimal drinking windows. These videos are also featured in our online store for Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon vintages 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007, so [...]
by Greg on December 10, 2012 in Featured, From the Cellar
November was a month of transformation at Jordan, both inside and out. In the vineyards, carbohydrates continue the slow journey down into the roots in preparation for dormancy. Unwilling to give up their fight to continue providing through photosynthesis, a few leaves held onto their green pigments like proud soldiers hoping to be the first ever [...]
by Greg on November 15, 2012 in Featured, From the Land
Experience the 2012 olive harvest with our vintage report video. Harvesting commenced at Jordan the morning of November 13 with Spanish Arbequina olives, and we’re thrilled with the quality and quantity of the fruit. Our 2012 Jordan Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil will be released in late 2013.
by Greg on November 14, 2012 in From the Heart
A heartfelt thanks to all the interns and temporary cellar workers is warranted this week, as Thanksgiving approaches. Few wineries around the world could get through the harvest season without the dedicated contributions of these passionate and motivated individuals. For roughly three months, the winemaking team must be bulked up in number to handle the [...]
