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In 1978, six years after Tom and Sally Jordan founded Jordan Vineyard & Winery in the Alexander Valley, there were 180 wineries in existence in Sonoma County and the Napa Valley combined. So much has changed…
During the month of June, grapevine berries have formed and are beginning to grow. This critical time in the development of the vine is called the grape fruit set. The below photo gallery shows fruit set…
In the world of grape growing and vineyard management, the abundant fall harvest is generally what springs to mind. But the stages leading up to this yearly bounty are crucial factors to success. Grape flowers, or…
With record rainfall and multiple heat waves, the 2017 vintage was full of surprises and challenges in Napa and Sonoma wine country. The high quality of the wines is a testament to the resilience and hardiness…
Following three exceptional harvests, the 2015 vintage experienced more difficult weather conditions, but great vineyards prevail during these climatic challenges. In years like this, it is especially important to pay meticulous attention to farming practices and…
We’re thrilled to announce the completion of the redesigned Jordan Winery dining room in Healdsburg by Geoffrey De Sousa of San Francisco, one of the top interior design firms on the West Coast. This is De…
A historic vintage calls for a historic shoe. Serious wine drinkers need serious arch support, right? The first vintage in Jordan history aged entirely in French oak barrels–the 2015 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon–releases May 1, 2019. To…
Since our founding in 1972, Jordan Winery has been an homage to First Growth Bordeaux. The French mindset has been infused into all aspects of the winery, from the design of the chateau and dining room…
How long should cabernet sauvignon be aged before you reach for that corkscrew? It’s the question we’re asked most by winery guests and friends on social media, which inspired us to create a new kind of…
Since 2012, a large portion of the proceeds from Jordan Winery sales have funded the John Jordan Foundation (JJF), which works to fight the negative health effects of poverty, improve and provide special educational opportunities, and…
California vineyards rely on winter rains to fill water reservoirs and replenish the underground water table. Reservoirs, such as lakes and ponds, are used for irrigation during dry summer months when the grapevines are growing, and…
We know how it is when you’re trying to find fun things to do in Healdsburg. Some days, you’re all about the wine; others, you just want to get outside among the vines. Here at Jordan,…
