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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What Do 'Legs' Mean in Wine? November 3, 2020 If you swirl wine in a glass, you might see wine legs form. Learn what… -
10 of Our Favorite Northern California Wines for Less Than $30 October 14, 2020 High-quality wine shouldn't have to break the bank. Here are some of our favorite budget-friendly… -
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…
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Iron Hub 2017 Syrah (Amador County) This full-bodied wine offers rich dried-fruit flavors and a broad, moderately tannic texture. Dried fig,… 89 Points $32
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Oak Farm 2018 Barbera (Lodi) While full bodied, this wine is nicely balanced and elegant in texture, smooth and warmly… 89 Points $25
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LangeTwins 2017 Midnight Reserve Red (Lodi) This bold, dense and tightly wound wine wraps black-cherry, dark-chocolate and blackberry flavors in firm… 89 Points $40
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The Winery SF 2017 Tempranillo (North Coast) Layers of velvety tannin give this full-bodied wine a robust, mouthfilling character while its fully… 89 Points $27