Jim GordonContributing Editor
Reviews wines from California.
Having Joined Wine Enthusiast in 2014, Jim Gordon reviews wines from California. Gordon was the editor of Wines & Vines for 12 years and is the former executive director of the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers in Napa Valley. He was editor in chief for two books, James Beard Award-finalist Opus Vino, and 1000 Great Everyday Wines. He is the former managing editor of Wine Spectator and former editor in chief of Wine Country Living magazine, for whom he helped create Wine Country Living TV with KNTV in San Francisco. He lives in Napa Valley where he writes, cooks, gardens and is an amateur winemaker.
Recent Articles and Reviews
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How to Make (Pretty Decent!) Wine at Home September 2, 2020 Making homemade wine is no harder than making sourdough bread. Our step-by-step guide will walk… -
To Attract More Drinkers, Wine Needs Clearer Labels August 14, 2020 Many brands have a lot to boast about when it comes to wine production, their… -
'Our Mission is Education and Awareness': Philip Long on the Association of African American Vintners June 23, 2020 The winemaker and president of the Association of African American Vintners, Philip Long, discusses the… -
The California Winemakers Turning a Blending Grape into a Standalone Success May 1, 2020 Petite Sirah has long been used in California's Zinfandel blends, but these five winemakers prove…
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Long Meadow Ranch 2017 Chardonnay (Anderson Valley) This full-bodied and assertive wine starts with an earthy, reduced aroma before revealing attractive, concentrated… 89 Points $42
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Minus Tide 2019 Feliz Creek Vineyard Carignan Rosé (Mendocino) This tangy, light-bodied wine delivers good refreshment and enjoyable light berry flavors on a crisp… 89 Points $24
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Terra d'Oro 2018 Home Vineyard Zinfandel (Amador County) This is a very good, richly flavored wine, quite full bodied and generously spiced, with… 89 Points $35
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Aperture 2019 Chenin Blanc (Clarksburg) This exciting wine is crisp and tangy, full of vivid fruit flavors like kiwi, lime… 89 Points $30