Jordan Wine Country Table - Vol. 19, 2024 - 1

FROM THE PUBLISHER
BEFORE
AFTER
The only thing that gives me more pleasure than
the art of hospitality is watching a space transform
from its old self into a remarkable, new setting.
When I took over the winery in 2005, much work needed to be done to our aging chateau,
and we started by investing more in sustainable practices, winemaking and vineyards.
But, the desire to remodel our hospitality spaces was always in the back of my mind. It took
the pandemic to push me to embark on major renovations inside the Jordan Chateau.
In our first design issue of Wine Country Table, we dive into the stories behind the
transformational interior design projects that have taken place at Jordan Winery since 2020.
You'll find page-turner before and after photos of the Jordan Lobby on page 6 and an inside
look at our new art collage complete with Jordan history on page 32. We'll also take you
to the best boutiques and flea markets in Paris on page 42, where we sourced most of the
antiques for our lobby remodel. You'll also go inside the Parisian studio of artist Alice Riehl,
who made the porcelain mural that welcomes guests in the new reception area.
Winemaker Maggie Kruse shares her thoughts on the challenging 2023 vintage
on page 14-a cool-weather year that yielded the kind of elegant fruit flavors and bright
acids that Francophile winemakers dream about. Her newest releases-the 2022 Jordan
Chardonnay, 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon in magnum-take
the stage starting on page 16.
As we approach the 50th anniversary of the construction of the Jordan Chateau, it's
remarkable that these design transformations have taken place without altering the façade
of the winery that my parents built. We are grateful for the innumerable customers who
have remained loyal to us through the decades, and have tolerated the hammers and dust
during our remodels, from the suites to our new La Fougeraie courtyard.
" Come for the Wine, Stay for the Design " certainly has a ring to it. We hope you return
soon to experience more of the new Jordan.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT
John Jordan, chief executive officer at Jordan Winery
since 2005; Jordan's original Vendange Suite constructed
in the 1970s; the new design of the Vendange living
room completed in 2021 by Maria Khouri Interiors;
the renovated Vendange bedroom features a beautiful
botanical wallpaper and views of the Jordan Estate.
John Jordan
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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