Jordan Estate Tales - Volume 10, 2015 - 2

John's
WELCOME

n the past 20 years, Healdsburg has changed from a sleepy little farming town to a destination for foodies and oenophiles. When I
was in middle school, the best restaurant in town was Giorgio's, a family-style Italian pizzeria. (It is still there and the pizzas are still as
good, though the culinary spotlight has shifted.) Today, downtown Healdsburg is bursting with first-class dining establishments, offering
everything from a raw bar and Spanish tapas to Northern Italian cuisine and even a Charlie Palmer restaurant. Healdsburg is probably
the only town of less than 12,000 residents with such diverse-and high quality-dining options.
The success of our local culinary scene wouldn't have been possible without our agricultural heritage. Those of us who live here
(especially those with allergies) know that nearly everything grows in Sonoma County. There's never been a better time to be a grower.
Small farmers committed to organic fruits, vegetables, microgreens and sustainable meats are thriving and supporting the talented chefs
focused on hyper-local food sourcing. It is often said that a chef is only as good as his or her ingredients. Perhaps that is why so many
renowned chefs have set up shop in our little corner of California. The importance of fresh, quality ingredients is precisely why Jordan
has invested in creating its own garden.
In this year's edition of Estate Tales, we celebrate the bounty of our winery garden. While our garden provides the ingredients that go
into the food pairings offered on tours, tastings and meals at the winery, it is also a reminder that Sonoma County offers much more than
great wines. Our cover story (page 8) offers an inside look at our Sunset Supper at Vista Point dinner parties-hilltop meals created for
our guests with garden-fresh food, delicious wines and incomparable views. In "All Grown Up" (page 14), we take readers deep into the
Jordan garden to understand what we grow and why.
We're excited to announce changes to our loyalty program, Jordan Estate Rewards (page 26). The Jordan label is also changing, albeit
subtly, with our new releases. Before diving into the wines, take a trip with us "Back to the Future" (page 18). For those fascinated by
the art of winemaking, learn why we go to the challenging lengths of hand-harvesting Chardonnay grapes in the middle of the night
(page 30).
It is our hope that reading about our gardens will heighten your dining experiences when your travels next bring you to Sonoma County
or if you see the name "Sonoma" or "Healdsburg" on a menu at a restaurant.
Sincerely,

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