91 points Anthony Dias Blue (The Tasting Panel): "[$52 list] Silky, elegant and bright with ripe plum, tangy acidity and ripe flavors; balanced, classic and long. (Sep 2012)"

90 points California Grapevine: "Medium to medium-dark ruby; attractive, herbal-toned, spicy, blackberry fruit aroma with notes of cassis and toasted oak; medium-full body; herbal, cedary, blackberry fruit flavors that are a bit hard and tight on the finish; medium-full to full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Very highly recommended. 13.9% alcohol; blended with 18% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot; released May 2012. (Aug 2012)"

Producer notes: "77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot. Two significant frosts in spring of 2008 affected grapevine growth, lowering grape cluster yields as much as 20% per vine. A wine that captures the heart of Jordan's style--balance, elegance and full expression of fruit--Jordan 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon has a smooth, silky structure that showcases the delicacy of the vintage. Elegant aromas of cherries and plums open to a soft, silky mouthfeel boasting a spectrum of red and black fruit flavors with a hint of spicy oak. Enjoy now or cellar through 2020. Barrel aged 12 months in 60% French oak and 40% American oak. Alcohol 13.5%."