{"product_id":"jordan-vineyard-winery-cabernet-sauvignon-1985-alexander-valley","title":"Jordan Vineyard \u0026 Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 1985 Alexander Valley","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a private collector stored in his basement, this is one of Sonoma County's most important estates, founded in 1976. No current tasting notes are available for this rare wine from the 1985 vintage, but the wines are crafted following an old-world aesthetic that argues for longevity. As you can see from the photos, the fill level is impressively good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1985 was a stellar vintage for California. \u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eIn their youth, the Cabernets were marked by ample fruit, smooth tannins and perfect balance between fruit and acidity. Sonoma produced many quality Cabernets in 1985, especially those from the Alexander Valley. However, this wine has reached its peak some time ago and we recommend near-term enjoyment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine is purchases as-is without guarantees. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Winery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJordan Vineyard \u0026amp; Winery is a French‑inspired, family‑run estate in Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley, just outside Healdsburg, founded in 1972 by Tom and Sally Jordan after they fell in love with French wine and cuisine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir Francophile nature led them to build a full château on the estate, combining winemaking facilities, guest suites, kitchens, and dining rooms under one roof. This impressive facility may seem commonplace today, but it was ambitiously provocative when first built, inspiring its many detractors to predict it was too much for the region, which was quite rural and sleepy in terms of attracting tourism. But it was (and still is) a true reflection of the Jordan's commitment to hospitality and European sensibility. Their son, John Jordan, now leads the winery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJordan focuses on just two wines: Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Russian River Valley Chardonnay. From the beginning, the Jordans pursued a style rooted in elegance, balance, and age‑worthiness rather than power, a philosophy shaped by André Tchelistcheff, who mentored Jordan’s longtime winemaker Rob Davis. Davis crafted every vintage from 1976 until his retirement in 2019, making him one of Sonoma’s longest‑tenured winemakers. Today, winemaker Maggie Kruse continues the estate’s restrained, French‑leaning approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winery’s identity has remained consistent for more than fifty years: a Sonoma estate dedicated to classic structure, thoughtful farming, and a distinctly European sense of balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Private Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48261570756846,"sku":null,"price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/0156\/7726\/files\/1985JordanCabLABEL.png?v=1783377888","url":"https:\/\/farmstead.biz\/products\/jordan-vineyard-winery-cabernet-sauvignon-1985-alexander-valley","provider":"Farmstead Cheeses \u0026 Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}