Lazy J Summer Barbecue: a Jordan Estate Rewards exclusive

by on July 15, 2012 in Events

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Scenes from our first annual Jordan Estate Rewards member appreciation party. An invitation-only event for our most loyal customers hosted each summer.

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Our long road to solar power: the American way

by on July 11, 2012 in Featured, From the Land

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Prior to installing the new solar arrays we unveiled here last week, Jordan chose to focus our efforts on a six-year program to reduce our energy consumption to the lowest possible level before going solar. I felt strongly about reducing our energy use before converting to solar power. In the rush to get off the [...]

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Hillside solar array installation: time lapse video, photos

by on July 5, 2012 in Featured, From the Land

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After six years of reducing our carbon footprint, we’re thrilled to announce that Jordan Vineyard & Winery is now powered by the sun. Stellar Energy just completed installation on a 454-Kilowatt solar-photovoltaic array on a steep hillside behind the winery. It consists of 1,932 modules composed of 100% American made equipment—quite uncommon in this country [...]

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How to make dry rub pork shoulder for your summer parties

by on June 27, 2012 in Featured, From the Kitchen

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One of my favorite meals to cook for backyard parties during summer is a slow-roasted pork shoulder crusted in homemade dry rub. While you’re outside enjoying the weather with friends and family, your meal can be slowly cooking in the oven all day long–and ready to be served when you get home. In this video, I [...]

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Simple appetizer recipe: olive oil and citrus marinated goat cheese

by on June 18, 2012 in Featured, From the Kitchen

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When entertaining at home, one of my favorite appetizers to serve at dinner parties is aged goat cheese marinated with Jordan Extra Virgin Olive Oil, seasonal citrus, spices and fresh herbs. This recipe is easy to make and has a very elegant presentation; it can be made a day in advance to save time, and [...]

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4 on 4 New York art competition event photos and highlights

by on June 11, 2012 in Events, Featured

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JORDAN VINEYARD & WINERY AWARDS $10,000 IN CASH PRIZES TO N.Y. ARTISTS In honor of our 40th anniversary, Jordan Vineyard & Winery awarded $10,000 in cash prizes to New York-area artists as part of the 4 on 4 New York Art Competition exhibition event on June 6, which was organized by New York Foundation for [...]

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Giving Back at Jordan charity event: photo gallery

by on June 8, 2012 in Events, Featured

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JORDAN VINEYARD & WINERY RAISES NEARLY $20,000 FOR CHARITIES THROUGH CAUSES.COM PARTNERSHIP Fundraising event supporting three Bay Area charities serves as winery’s 40th anniversary celebration finale Nearly 200 Bay Area residents turned out for our Giving Back at Jordan event on June 2 to celebrate three local charities: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, Meals on Wheels [...]

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Spring at Jordan event: photo and video highlights

by on June 6, 2012 in Events, Featured

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More than 200 guests donned their favorite party hats, dresses and spring suits at A Kentucky Classic Spring at Jordan, our new release party held on Saturday, May 19. For this year’s event, I decided to transform the winery lawns and terrace into a Kentucky Derby-inspired affair, replete with a quarter horse and jockey, live [...]

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Our birthday family photo album

by on May 25, 2012 in Featured, News

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Forty years ago today, Tom and Sally Jordan signed the deed on their first piece of land in Alexander Valley. That very same day their son, John, was born—and so began the Jordan wine legacy. On this special dual anniversary day at Jordan Vineyard & Winery, we thought you might like to see some historic photos [...]

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Online tasting and video chat with us right here on May 23

by on May 18, 2012 in Events

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Join us this Wednesday for a live video chat and exclusive new release tasting online with our winemaker and John Jordan in honor of Jordan Winery’s 40th anniversary–and John Jordan’s 40th birthday. Our anniversary-birthday date is Friday, May 25, 2012, so we’re hosting the tasting on Wednesday, May 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. EST to help kick-off your [...]

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