Reviews & Ratings

2010 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon "Alexander Valley"

Winery: Jordan

Vintage: 2010

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Alexander Valley"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, & 1% Malbec

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Alexander Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $53

Cases produced: 67,421

KWG Score: 91.8 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: July 4, 2014

Wine Review: This pitch black colored Cabernet from Jordan is interesting and versatile. It opens with a ripe blackberry jam bouquet with hints of boysenberry and red apple. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic and juicy. The flavor profile is ripe blackberry with notes of nicely integrated minerality. I also detected hints of anise, oak and black currant. The finish is dry and its flavors drift away nicely. This Cab would pair well with a New York strip steak with grilled asparagus. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Aromas of blackberry, blueberry and cassis mingle with hints of violet and dark chocolate to seduce and intrigue. The palate is inviting and silky, with a vivid core of cassis that defines every sip, balanced by a backbone of acidity and a smooth tannin structure. This wine’s never ending, layered finish makes it enjoyable now or cellarworthy through 2026. Decant prior to serving to further accentuate the aromas and flavors. This wine’s lush fruit texture, bright acidity and low alcohol make it a natural go-to for food and wine pairings. The 2010 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon carries such an elegance and textural evolution from the palate through the finish that myriad pairing options present themselves—from grilled Cornish hens, duck confit and veal tenderloin to Sonoma lamb, roasted venison and dry-aged beef.

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