Jordan 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Magnum 1.5L

Description

Magnum 1.5LJordan Vineyards almost single-handedly put Alexander Valley on the map. Since the release of their first wine, the 1976 Cabernet Sauvignon, they’ve been a standard bearer for what this warm-climate corner of Sonoma County can produce. And year after year Jordan’s Cabernets continue to deliver bold, ripe flavors beautifully polished with ideal balance for aging.For this 2014, more than 60 vineyard blocks from Jordan Estate and 12 family growers were sourced (89% Alexander Valley, 7% Mendocino County, 4% Dry Creek Valley). The grape lots are kept separate by the vineyard. Each gets 17 days of extended maceration and every lot is reevaluated after primary fermentation. Malolactic fermentation is completed in upright oak casks before assemblage to create the “barrel blend.” Five French and three American barrel coopers selected based on blind tastings and vintage flavor profile; primarily medium toast. The wines are aged in 94% French and 6% American oak barrels for 12 month…