Description
Tasting Notes
Concentrated aromas of blackberries and black cherries with an inviting hint of cedar. The wine’s silky palate is long and expansive, boasting a beautiful balance of black fruit and fine tannin structure. Its finish is lively, lingering and laced with a sweetness of fruit. A deliciously seductive wine to be enjoyed now or cellared through 2028. Decant for 60 to 90 minutes to elevate aromas and flavors.
Food Pairing Suggestions
The 2012 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon’s luscious fruit, round structure and lower alcohol make it a versatile companion at the dinner table. This wine’s French oak aging helps complement grilled fare, such as lamb, steak, pork or chicken, and its dark fruit flavors will stand up to richer dishes, such as veal tenderloin with a wine sauce, mushroom risotto or duck confit. Its medium body highlights lighter dishes as well—think spiced ahi tuna, grilled steak salad and charcuterie.
Additional Information
Harvest Dates
September 18–October 20, 2012
Vineyards
More than 60 vineyard blocks from Jordan Estate and 16 family growers.
Fermentation
Lots kept separate by vineyard; 12 days extended maceration; every lot reevaluated after primary fermentation; malolactic fermentation completed in upright oak casks before assemblage to create our “barrel blend.”
Selection
Post malolactic fermentation, individual lots were blind tasted and ranked, then assembled into our “barrel blend.” After one year in barrels, the “barrel blend” was reassessed and only top lots were combined for the final master blend.
Cooperages
Five French and three American barrel coopers selected based on blind tastings and vintage flavor profile; primarily medium toast.
Aging
69% French and 31% American oak barrels for 12 months; 41% new oak consisted of 73% French, 27% American.
Varietal Info
77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot; 2% Malbec
Appellation
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
Regional Sources
90% Alexander Valley, 8% Mendocino County, 2% Dry Creek Valley
Final Analysis
Alcohol: 13.69%; T.A.: 0.65 g/100mL; pH: 3.55; R.S.: 0.02%
Bottling Dates
June 30–August 5, 2014 Egg-white fined and filtered before bottling
Release Date
March 1, 2016
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