($55):  I have always admired the wines from Jordan — and still do.  They never succumbed to fad of boisterous “big” California Cabernets.  They have held to their original philosophy of making restrained and elegant wines that deliver incredible flavor and finesse.  Weighing in at just 13.8 percent stated alcohol, Jordan’s 2013 Cabernet fits that mold perfectly.  Perfectly balanced between fruity and savory notes, it has plush tannins and a suave texture, which makes it easy to enjoy now.  Fresh and vibrant, it invigorates the palate throughout the meal.  You don’t want just a sip, you want to drink it over an hour or two and enjoy how it expands in the glass.  Having had many older Cabernets from Jordan, I can attest to their wonderful evolution with a decade or two of bottle age.  Though $55 is a lot for most people to spend on a bottle of wine, Jordan’s 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is a bargain compared to many other upper-end California Cabs.
94 Michael Apstein Jan 2, 2018