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Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas

Like so many other proud American food lovers, I look forward to the Thursday in November that celebrates American heritage and, of course, complete decadence. It’s the… Continue Reading

photo collage of three Jordan Winery Summer Salads that Pair with Chardonnay

Four Summer Salad Recipes for Chardonnay Pairing

Ideal salad wine pairings can be elusive. Traditionally, the biggest challenge lies in the use of highly acidic vinegar, which can overwhelm the delicate flavors of any… Continue Reading

Full plates with crab salad, potatoes, salmon rillette and more at a coastal picnic

A Wine Country Chef’s Elegant Picnic Snack Ideas

Good friends and great scenery are two key components of a memorable summer outing, for sure, but the picnic snacks are the main event. The very best… Continue Reading

Jordan Winery 2018 Chardonnay next to a pear and a green apple

Chardonnay Characteristics: Pairing Cheese and Food with Different Styles

Out of the many thousands of grape varieties grown on the planet, chardonnay is the champion chameleon. Depending on Mother Nature, the winemaker’s whims and the place… Continue Reading

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Duck Confit Recipe: Substitute Olive Oil for Duck Fat

There is always a batch of duck confit in some stage of preparation in our kitchen at Jordan. It’s a French-inspired winery after all. One of the… Continue Reading

photo collage of Jordan Winery appetizers and cheese with Jordan Chardonnay bottle

Wine and Appetizers Pairing Guide: Chardonnay

What is America’s favorite white wine? By far, chardonnay tops the list. And what’s not to like? So versatile, it comes in many different styles, from rich,… Continue Reading

Photo collage of Jordan Winery appetizers on small plates with a close up of beef on sushi rice

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

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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Five Desserts That Go with Red Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon Edition

Imagine you have some incredible cabernet sauvignons that you really want to show off at a dinner party, from appetizer to the grand finale. The last course… Continue Reading

photo collage of our favorite squash recipes: sunchoke salad, kabocha squash soup and butternut squash mashed potatoes

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