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View of the interior of the new Silver Oak tasting room in Alexander Valley

Seek Out These New Alexander Valley Wineries & Tasting Rooms

The media spotlight has been shining on Sonoma, Russian River and Dry Creek valleys for years, thanks to an ongoing stream of tasting room openings and new… Continue Reading

an assortment of wildflowers from Jordan Winery property on table with some pressing tools

How to Press Flowers: Create a Memorable Travel Souvenir (Video)

Spring is my favorite season in wine country, and it’s not just because grapevine buds are back. The green hills of Sonoma County burst with wildflowers this… Continue Reading

foraging basket with wildflowers and spring foraging tools in grass at Jordan Winery

Beginners’ Foraging Guide: Four Foraging Tips from a Wine Country Chef

During his tenure as executive chef at Jordan Winery, Todd Knoll has become an expert in foraging. He shared his foraging guide tips for beginners in the… Continue Reading

tulip and moss wreath on red door at Jordan Winery

How to Make a Spring Tulip Wreath

What better way to welcome spring than with a beautiful floral wreath on your front door? A spring tulip wreath is a simple DIY project that adds… Continue Reading

aerial shot of the apiary garden at Jordan Winery

7 Essential Bee Garden Design Tips

Bees may be small, but they are critically important to the sustainability of agriculture and ecosystems. Plants and flowers depend on them as pollinators, and they discourage… Continue Reading

spring dinner table place setting with cherry blossoms

Spring Dinner Party Menu with Wine Country Recipes

Spring in Sonoma County delivers a burst of color—mustard fields bloom and wildflowers grow as tender green grape buds make their first appearances on the vines. It’s… Continue Reading

Jordan Winery Nasturtium tea in tea press with additional ingredients laid out.

Nasturtium Vinaigrette and Other Spring Foraged Plant Recipes

Finding beauty in the hills of the Alexander Valley is hardly a difficult task—as residents of Sonoma Wine Country, we decorate our homes and tables with branches… Continue Reading

Jordan Winery extra virgin olive oil in glass bottles with olive leaf sprig garnish

Olives and Olive Oil Health Benefits & Fun Facts

Ever since Franciscan missionaries from Mexico first brought olive trees to California in the 18th century, Golden State farmers have been growing olives to produce olive oil… Continue Reading

Jordan Winery chocolate mousse with edible flowers held by Jordan Winery Executive Chef Todd Knoll

Three Great Make-Ahead Dessert Recipes for Chocolate Lovers

No matter what you’re serving for dinner, a rich chocolate dessert is a welcome end to any meal. Rich, creamy, and dense, chocolate desserts are also ideal… Continue Reading

Jordan Cuvee by Champagne AR Lenoble, Buena Vista Champagne La Victorie, Pachyderm champagne, Vivier and Co champagne on table

Sonoma Wineries That Serve Authentic French Champagne

French wine lovers, it’s time to raise a glass: Champagne has arrived in Sonoma County. There is something ethereal about drinking true Champagne, from France’s Champagne region,… Continue Reading