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Scenes from the October 16 morning harvest of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Munselle Vineyards in Alexander Valley. All of the grapes harvested for Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon are picked when our Winemaker Rob Davis believes the flavors are ideal for making a beautifully balanced, elegant, silky wine. Follow these grapes from the vine to the winery

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and no romantic dinner is complete without a lovely bottle of wine! ❤️ In this episode of Grape Escapes, join Fiona Stephens – our very own Beer, Wine and Spirits Buyer, as she shares with you some of her hot picks! No matter if your romance’s new and refreshing, or

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Director of Wine Greg Miller discusses the summer growing season in the Alexander Valley and on the Jordan Estate. Stay tuned for more episodes of our Seasons of the Vineyard documentary series, taking you into the life cycle and growing season of grapevines through spring, summer, winter and fall.

How to taste wine better, like a pro or a real connoisseur, Julien explains in this 3-part series the 3 steps of phases to a satisfying wine tasting that will allow you to enjoy and understand wine better. This Epidose #1 of Julien’s 3.5 Minute Wine School, a YouTube video series to increase your knowledge

Although Antinori is best-known for its portfolio of Tuscan wines, this family business has many projects in the works, including Antica Winery in Napa Valley. Meet Alessia Antinori as she describes Antica and making wine in the New World.

Learn how to make a dry rub base with Jordan Winery Executive Chef Todd Knoll. With this recipe and demonstration, you will learn how to make a dry rub base to last all summer and then three ethnic spice rub recipes from the base: an Asian, Mediterranean and an Indian dry rub. All are great

Alessandra Bera talks about how Moscato d’Asti is produced by her family in Piedmont, Italy at Vittorio Bera & Figli. The process from vine to bottle for making this sparkling wine is explained. Alessandra sat with Ask a Winemaker at Red and White in Chicago in 2013. See all of our videos with Alessandra Bera:

This video is about my experience visiting V. Sattui Winery, St. Helena, CA Napa Valley. This was a private (birthday) wine tasting. Wine can bring people together as is the case in this video. But what was most interesting about this is that our host (wine educator) was someone I did not expect. Tom Davies

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 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/.

What is malic acid? Winemaker Ken Pahlow of Walter Scott Wines describes malic acidity in wine grapes and how it carries over into finished wines. Paradoxically, he describes how grapes with high malic acid may actually need to have acid added in the winery. See all of our videos with Ken Pahlow of Walter Scott

http://www.sniffandspit.com. Rebecca Dunphy wine tasting or should I say sniffing and spitting. Here are a few tips to help you taste more. Aerating the wine is key to tasting more. It releases the aromas into the nasal cavity. The nose picks up more than 1,000 different smells whereas the tongue only picks up the basic

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

Harvest is dirty work, but someone’s gotta do it! Here’s our latest funny music video, a parody of Austin Mahone’s newest single “Dirty Work.” For more videos from Jordan Winery, visit https://www.jordanwinery.com/videos.

How is Pinot Noir made into wine? In this video winemaker Fred Scherrer talks us through his process from the sorting table to the fermenting tank as seen at Harvest 2014 in Sonoma. Fred touches on everything from fermentation temperatures to extraction levels in this focused video. Filmed with Fred Scherrer at the winery in

After a week visiting Serra Gaucha and tasting several wines Oz Clarke gives his opinion about the wines of Brazil.

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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

Preparation 500 is manure that is buried in a cow’s horn for six months and then added to biodynamic sprays and compost. It is one of the key additions in biodynamic farming and in this video Tuscan Winemaker Sean O’Callaghan of Riecine describes how he makes and uses Prearation 500 on his vineyard in La

n todays episode Gary Vaynerchuk tackles the one question he gets e-mailed the most about. This may very well be the one episode that everyone will be talking about.

Clos de Vougeot is Burgundy’s biggest Grand Cru and it has some 80 different winegrowers, making it a complex appellation. Join Bruce Sanderson as he decodes Vougeot and shares a couple of his favorite Pinots from the vineyard.

Jordan Executive Chef Todd Knoll recommends four must-have kitchen gadgets. Great gift ideas and best value tools for the home cook. Kuhn Rikon Original Swiss Peeler — I’ve used many peelers over the years, and this is the best one on the market. No need to spend a fortune. Under $4 at Amazon.com. Microplane Grater/Zester

What is tannin in wine? Where does tannin come from? Jason Lett of Eyrie Vineyards explains tannin, how it tastes, and its many roles from the vineyard to the cellar. Jason Lett manages Eyrie Vineyards, one of the iconic producers of wine in Oregon. See all of our videos with Jason Lett here: Subscribe to

In Check, Please! Bay Area Season 12 episode 8, host Leslie Sbrocco discusses the wines of Sicily. http://kqed.org/checkplease

Have some leftover wine from your last dinner party? It would be a shame to let it go to waste—and you don’t have to! Learn the best ways to store leftover wine and the most important preservation factors to keep in mind in this quick tutorial. Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters: https://winesp.ec/34F23lD Introductory offer: Subscribe

Watch Sonoma County winemakers demonstrate how to use a Durand wine opener for opening older wine bottles. This two-part corkscrew combines the functionality of an ah-so wine opener and a traditional corkscrew to make the cleanest, most efficient way to extract a wine cork. Purchase a Durand corkscrew online: https://thedurand.com/.

What is Zinfandel? Winemaker Fred Scherrer, whose family first planted Zin in the Alexander Valley in the late 1890’s talks about the red and blue fruits that this grape can have, as well as the sort of foods that he likes to eat with Zinfandel. See all of our Wine Education 101 on grapes varieties

https://www.mirabeauwine.com – Why does the waiter only give you a small amount of wine at a restaurant? Is this intimidating? What are you expected to do? Stephen gives a fun tutorial on restaurant wine tasting. Check it out! Share and add your experiences in the comments down below Subscribe to Mirabeau Wine’s YouTube Channel here:

The star of blockbuster movies, including Jurassic Park and The Hunt for Red October, actor Sam Neill is gaining recognition for his role as winery owner and Pinot lover. Meet Sam as he describes his winery, Two Paddocks, located in New Zealand.