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Jordan Russian River Valley Chardonnay grapes are hand-harvested in the darkest, coldest hours of the night to capture their bright acids and intoxicating aromas and flavors. Follow our winemaker on the hunt. Raise your glass to a classic harvest in 2012, and Happy Halloween from your friends at Jordan Winery.

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At legendary Napa Valley winery Inglenook, vineyard manager Enrique Herrero and associate winemaker Chris Phelps talk to senior editor James Molesworth about experimenting with new viticultural techniques for Cabernet.

Jordan Winery’s award-winning The Journey of Jordan blog is named Best Winery Blog at the 2012 Wine Blog Awards for its behind-the-scenes wine and food videos. Usually behind the camera, Jordan’s Lisa Mattson personally thanks fans and staff in this video. Find all the award winners at http://bit.ly/Seb9tc.

A comparison of the east and west slopes of Chianti by winemaker Paolo de Marchi of Isole e Olena in Tuscany. Paolo describes how the exposure of the sun on the two slopes and how that affects the ripeness of the grapes and the resulting wines. Neither is better as quality depends on the vintage.

Have you been curious about what we write down when we taste? About how we do blind tasting? Today, you can even take a peek at the Master’s notes! Peter Koff’s curated wine selection is in the following link: https://www.greatwine2u.com/ Life is too short for bad wines. Enjoy better wines with us to maximize your

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and his son share the moments they fell for wine, discuss favorite food pairings, and reveal the two people they want to try their Diving into Hampton Water rosé. Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters: https://winesp.ec/2Jnn8cc

Josh Raynolds of the International Wine Cellar knew Charlie Trotter as a long time client and supplier to the restaurant. We met up with him at the International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) and asked him to share his memories. Trotter Project honors the legacy of Chef Charlie Trotter through programs, services and events which promote

Greg Miller discusses the first Merlot grapes of the 2012 harvest season. Read Greg’s full blog post at http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2012/09/our-first-merlot-grapes-of-2012-taking-a-trip-down-memory-lane/.

Foods&Wines from Spain and the ICEX Office in Warsaw organized the following Degusta España seminar: • Cardiology in Spanish • Michał Stykowski, the only Spanish Wine Scholar in Poland Michał Stykowski is a sommelier and member of the Polish Sommelier Association. He works at wine company Wine rePublic, runs an event agency and is a

How can you find delicious Bordeaux that doesn’t break the bank? Join James Molesworth as he shares some of his favorite values. Get the companion worksheet at Wine Spectator com

Jordan Winemaker Rob Davis sources grapes from top local growers to blend with the finest lots of Jordan estate grapes to make our Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Sixth-generation California farmer Justin Miller, proprietor of Garden Creek Ranch, often harvests Merlot grapes at night for Jordan. Read the full blog post: http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2010/10/video-night-harvesting-merlot-grapes-alexander-valley/ Learn more about the

Wikipedia defines Degrees Brix (symbol °Bx) as: the sugar content of an aqueous solution. One degree Brix is 1 gram of sucrose in 100 grams of solution and represents the strength of the solution as percentage by weight (% w/w). If the solution contains dissolved solids other than pure sucrose, then the °Bx only approximates

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Marvin R. Shanken and Wine Spectator’s senior editors held a blind tasting seminar for 1,200 people at the 2007 Wine Experience. Here are some of the fun outtakes.

Winemaker Rob Davis discusses the old world winemaking technique of batonnage, or hand stirring of the lees, which occurs in winter when Jordan Chardonnay ages sur lie in French oak. Learn how this technique offers individual flare of each cellar worker who helps to create Jordan’s mid-palate mouthfeel. http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2011/02/batonnage-an-old-world-winemaking-technique-preserved-each-winter/

Winemaker Fred Scherrer discusses how different levels of alcohol affect Pinot Noir, and how he perceives alcohol in wine. This question was supplied by Steven Rigisich of Pinot Days. Sound and video quality has increased dramatically at Ask a Winemaker, but we love these old “library” offerings that show were we started. Please check out

Join us as we remember our wine masterclass with our friends at Viña Frannes.

Chateau Lafite Rothschild makes some of the best wine in Bordeaux. No less impressive is the chateau’s charming owner, Baron Eric de Rothschild, who sounds a bit like Cupid as he describes his wine.

Jordan Winery’s baker Cristina Valencia shares some new twists on classic pumpkin desserts. Cristina teaches you how to create pumpkin pie mousse and mini pumpkin rolls for fall meals–including plating suggestions for dinner parties. For recipes, please visit http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2011/11/pumpkin-desserts-reinvented-and-other-sweet-recipes-for-the-holidays/.