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Guide to Making a Branch Wreath with Oak and Moss

Branch wreaths made of twigs and other bits of natural ephemera have been decorating front doors for centuries. The wreath’s circular shape symbolizes perfection, unity, timelessness and… Continue Reading

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Wine and Appetizer Pairing Guide: Cabernet Sauvignon

While planning an evening of wine-friendly dishes, we traditionally start with bubbles, move to a crisp white and then finish off with a bold red with dinner.… Continue Reading

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Ah So Wine Opener Tips

The biggest challenge with opening a bottle of wine is making sure the cork doesn’t break. The older a bottle of wine is, the harder it is… Continue Reading

Photo collage of three Jordan Winery Dungeness crab appetizers and one entree

Our Best Dungeness Crab Recipes

Each corner of the U.S. has its favored crab: Maryland feels pride in their blue crabs, Florida celebrates their beloved stone crab and, here on the west… Continue Reading

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Elegant Christmas Table Setting Ideas From Wine Country

We all know time is scarce during the holidays. Rushing around to make sure we have the perfect gifts, the perfect food, and the perfect wine can… Continue Reading

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How to Make a Wine Country Coastal Dining Table Centerpiece

Sonoma County has 76 miles of beautiful jagged coastline less than an hour’s drive from Healdsburg. On my days off as an events director and floral designer… Continue Reading

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Our Best Squash Recipes – Wine Country Garden Style

A true American staple, squash has grown on our continent for over 12,000 years. Our fall garden still provides us with summer squash, and we’re beginning to… Continue Reading

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Olive Oil Infusion Recipe: A Cook’s Secret Weapon

This holiday season, let’s make a pact to give foodie gifts our friends and loved ones will welcome rather than re-gift (looking at you, fruitcake). Instead, try… Continue Reading

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Star Wars Halloween Costume Ideas Photos

Every October, we transform the Jordan Winery into a nightclub to celebrate John Jordan’s favorite holiday, Halloween. Halloween at Jordan features a different theme each year, and… Continue Reading

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The Best Cheese Platter Ideas for Wine Lovers

Wine and cheese pairing is serious business in Wine Country. Over the 15 years that I’ve lived in Sonoma County, I’ve probably consumed my weight in cheese… Continue Reading