Jim GordonContributing Editor
Reviews wines from California.
Joining Wine Enthusiast in 2014, Jim Gordon reviews wines from California. He is also editor-at-large for Wine Business Monthly. Gordon recently stepped down as editor of Wines & Vines after 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 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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California Cab Sauv without Napa Prices? Try Mendocino and Lake Counties November 6, 2019 While Napa may be the standard-bearer, Mendocino and Lake Counties need to be on your… -
California's Top 10 Collectible Wines November 4, 2019 Here are the top California wines collectors seek out, plus tips on how to store… -
How Red Wine is Made October 8, 2019 Red wine has been made the same way for more than 6,000 years. Here's how… -
How White Wine is Made September 24, 2019 There are many steps to create your favorite white wine from grapes. We'll show you…
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Mountain Tides 2017 Petite Sirah (Contra Costa County) Big but well-balanced, this deeply colored and robustly fruity wine shows the classic black-pepper accents,… 89 Points $34
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The Gentleman's Match Wine Co 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) Very smooth and subtly spicy, this full-bodied wine drips with fruit so ripe it would… 89 Points $19
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Thomas Allen 2016 CuvĂ©e Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (Clements Hills) Smooth and mouthfilling without being heavy, this light-bodied wine is also nicely dry. It shows… 89 Points $28
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Covenant 2017 Mensch Zinfandel (Lodi) Milk chocolate, cocoa and raspberry flavors offer a lot to like in this full-bodied, engaging… 89 Points $20