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.
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Take a journey down the Jordan bottling line—inside and out of the wine bottling process—from the point of view of a cabernet sauvignon bottle with a GoPro strapped to it. This wine bottling equipment video was created by Thomas Remiyac, part of the Jordan Winery cellar team. Tied first place in our GoPro video contest
Winemaker Eric Texier talks about the technique of punching down the cap of grapes that settles on top of the juice as wine ferments. Originally a way to avoid the development of volatile acidity, it became a technique for extracting color and tannin. Now Texier feels it has become overused and a tool of “modern”
White wines of global repute and a picturesque countryside come together in the Mosel Valley, one of Germany’s oldest winegrowing regions. It’s also the world’s largest area for cultivating the Riesling grape variety. For more about wines go to http://www.dw.com/en/frosty-spring-hits-french-and-german-farmers-and-winemakers/a-40237214
Join us in New Orleans, where there’s music everywhere you stroll and one of America’s most extraordinary local cuisines is better than ever. Wine Spectator associate editor Mitch Frank is your guide.
Jordan Winery Ranch Manager Brent Young discusses and demonstrates a recent viticulture experiment in which the wings of Petit Verdot grape clusters were removed after the grapevines flowered and the berries began to form (fruit set). The wings of the grapes were developing later than the center of the grapes, and by thinning or removing
Winemaker Fred Scherrer discusses reductive winemaking and defines lees in response to questions from Jessica Bell of the MidWest Wine School. Jessica teaches WSET certification courses in the Midwest. 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
When it comes to enjoying good wine, its not just the quality of the wine that matters. Knowing how to taste your wine properly can play a big role in how much you get out of it. So before you fill your next glass, make sure you follow these simple steps to enjoy every last
Aussie Rieslings can be enjoyable on release and some –even value wines under $15– can mature quite nicely. Learn about these wines with Harvey Steiman as he tastes a pair of Leasingham Bin 7 Rieslings, one from 2007 and the other from 2003.
Celebrate the wine country lifestyle with Jordan Winery’s loyalty program, Jordan Estate Rewards. Membership is free, and you’ll earn points for access to exclusive food and wine experiences at the winery. Like some of the best wine clubs, there are no automatic shipments. Learn more at www.jordanwinery.com/rewards.
What do vineyards cost in the south of France? From Chateauneuf du Pape to Corbieres, Jon Bowen walked us through land prices across the Languedoc. The most expensive land in the Languedoc comes from an area that might surprise you. Ready to buy? Jon explains how the process works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmMMPLhyOBo&index=2&list=PLddUmDhg4G_L1uMI-r6kVLdtiUCCpO21f Alex Gambal told us about
Visit with Delia Viader, who describes her flagship red, which is a made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes that she grows up on Howell Mountain in Napa Valley.
Assistant Winemaker Maggie Kruse discusses how Jordan winemakers approach bottling wine, including quality control measures with tastings, glass, cork, labels and capsules, as well as key steps in the process for how wine is bottled. Read more at http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2010/07/sending-our-children-off-to-college-aka-bottling.
Octogenarian grape grower Ed Scherrer reflects on the history and benefits of dry farming grapes in California’s Alexander Valley. Ed feels that vineyards that are irrigated will produce more fruit, but not live as long as dry farmed vines. Ask a Winemaker sat down with Ed Scherrer in the Alexander Valley at the start of
Book your wine course now! https://www.winetraining.co.uk/wset-courses-london Practical video about how to taste wine in a simple way using a systematic approach. Also, you will be able to write your own tasting note!
Chile’s newer growing areas are in cool coastal regions. And with this, the newest grape varietals are cool-climate reds such as Pinot Noir and Syrah. Join James Molesworth as he discusses a pair of Chile’s hottest cool varietals.
Jordan Winery Associate Winemaker Maggie Kruse discusses how wine corks are made. This video shows the cork tree bark–what wine corks are made of– and explains cork harvesting from the forests in Portugal and the quality control steps that are taken to ensure each bottle of Jordan wine has the best closure possible. Learn how
Winemaker Jo Landron describes the flavors, textures, and sensations that one might find in a glass of great Muscadet. At Domaine de La Louvetrie, Jo Landron is one of just two certified biodynamic producers of Muscadet and one of the first to be certified organic. Here, Jo describes the citrus, lemon, mineral and fruity notes
If you are interested in wines and what foods are most readily paired with what foods, this video is for you! Soulgriot gives a short, easy to understand primer on wines. Enjoy.
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When grape harvest season begins and how long harvest lasts depends on several factors, but typically at Jordan Winery in Sonoma County, harvest begins in early September and ends by the middle of October. Harvest can last from 30 to 45 days for a producer of elegant, lower-alcohol wines like Jordan. This montage video features
How do you start the fermentation of grapes to make wine? Winemaker Fred Scherrer talks in detail about how native and commercial yeasts interact in the fermenter. This is part of a series of questions we asked Fred intended for home winemakers and professionals alike. See our growing list of questions related to home wine
Novel Wines with Yaz and Ben is our all-new web series starring broadcast journalist Yasmin Cooke as she begins to discover a whole new world of wine. Yasmin is joined by award-winning wine writer and Novel Wines co-founder Ben Franks. In this final episode of the Palate Test – our method of making acidity, body
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Don’t be afraid to make an affordable bouquet at home with help from our Director of Hospitality Nitsa Knoll. Beautiful flower arrangements can be fun and easy for any occasion; weddings, mother’s day, birthdays… The options are endless! Flower recipe and more details on our blog: https://winecountrytable.com/entertain/floral-design/flower-arranging-tips-video-floral-arrangement-ideas-for-home. The shopping list: Floral: 3 Red Peonies 3
What is Spätburgunder? Dr. Ernst Loosen describes Pinot Noir as he and his family grow it in Germany, and provides a wonderful overview of Spätburgunder as grown across the country from the Pfalz to the Ahr. Germany was until recently the second largest Pinot Noir producer in the world, though now the United States is
Amarone is a rich, luscious wine with a tremendous capacity for aging. Join Wine Spectator tasting coordinator Jo Cooke as he compares Dal Forno Amarones from 2002 and 1997. But be forewarned: these wines don’t come cheap.
Born and raised in Sonoma County, Brent Young became Jordan Winery’s Viticulturist in 2008. Learn what a typical work day looks like, how he spends his weekends (hot rods and horses) and why bringing his “children” to work is so much fun.
What is Agiorgitiko? How to pronounce Agiorgitko? The Greek grape variety Agiorgitiko is explained by winemaker George Skouras. Skouras shows how to pronounce Agiorgitiko and explains what it tastes like. He explains that it is a grape that has been in the region of Peloponnese. Ask a Winemaker filmed with George Skouras in Chicago at