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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The Making of 100-Point Wines: Syrah Ascends In the Sierra Foothills March 14, 2022 It's rare for a wine to score 100 points in a Wine Enthusiast blind tasting.… -
You Don’t Have to Spend a Fortune to Fill Your Cellar with Ageworthy Wines December 7, 2021 Watching stored and cellared bargain wine change and age with time adds a layer of… -
Rosemary and Lemon-Slice Halibut Recipe November 6, 2021 This quick and easy recipe of baked halibut, rosemary sprigs and lemon pairs perfectly with… -
With Bottles from $12-20, an Excellent Vintage for California Pinot Noir October 21, 2021 California's 2019 vintage Pinot Noir brought a host of high-quality bottlings for $20 and under.…
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Vino Noceto 2019 Noce Di Noce Teroldego (Clarksburg) This ripe and effusively fruity wine rests on a base of moderate tannins and tangy… 89 Points $35
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Helwig 2018 Zinfandel (Amador County) This full-bodied but sleek wine offers generous blackberry and raspberry flavors, light tannins and a… 89 Points $18
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Hook or Crook 2019 Reserve Field Blend Red (Lodi) Blackberry jam and dark chocolate make a big impression on the palate, as this full-bodied,… 89 Points $24
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Iron Hub 2019 Small Lot Chardonnay (Sierra Foothills) This is a well-made, mouthfilling wine from the superripe school, that offers a tempting butterscotch… 89 Points $32