MODERN WINE

2011 Jordan  Cabernet Sauvignon  Alexander Valley, Sonoma County ($53) An awfully nice wine from a vintage that was a little shaky in northern California. A very elegant wine of the very sort we've come to expect from Jordan, clocking in at just under 14% alcohol, it has pretty black cherry, red currant and coconut aromas with subtle vanilla, licorice and raspberry notes. Not overoaked and shows terrific fruit development and great blending skill. 92 Points