Jordan Vineyard & Winery

In 1972, Tom and Sally Jordan, a young couple from Colorado who shared an unbridled enthusiasm for French food and wine, followed their hearts to California’s wine country. This is the story behind how Jordan Winery was born and became one of the most popular wines in American restaurants. Today, Jordan is owned and operated by their son, John.

A FRENCH-INSPIRED DREAM

When Tom and Sally married in 1959, they dreamed of being vintners tog...

That’s how we make beautiful wines every year, not just in the great years. Grapes that don’t meet our expectations of taste are sacrificed in the vineyard, or declassified and sold at the winery—there is only one bottling of Jordan every vintage, and it only includes the best fruit. Investments in research and technology are ongoing in the vineyards and the cellars. Paying top dollar for grapes, barrels, corks and winemaking equipment is cent...