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Sunday, August 28th, 2022

Our #1 Selling American Bubbly of All Time

Lowest Price in California

End-of-Summer Sale

Dear Artisans,

The story behind J Vineyards is absolutely inspiring—but did you know it's also so damn relatable to us Silicon Valley peeps?

Judy Jordan was only 26 years old when she launched J Vineyards in 1986.

(I was, um, just born. This isn't about me! Moving along...)

Her parents Tom and Sally had already established Jordan Winery in 1972.

She admits she didn't know what she was doing, but her father mentored her on winemaking, while Lew Platt, the then CEO of HP, schooled her on the finer points of business.

(Her father met Lew while hosting a private tasting—now that's the power of wine and networking!)

Now 62, Judy is a social entrepreneur having launched WG Edge, a nonprofit program for young women pursuing careers in agriculture and viticulture that funds scholarships and provides programming and a network of amazing women mentors and leadership counselors!

Even though Judy sold J Vineyards in 2015, the wines are as great as ever and we still get to "wheel and deal" in classic Artisan Wine style!

This is our #1 selling American sparkling of all time—and after looking at that total number—probably will be until the END of time!  Yes, this beat out our favorites from Roederer Estate and Schramsberg.  We love all our great American bubbly, but J Vineyards stands out with a "green apple zest" in style!

You'll typically  find this wine featured on restaurant wine lists—where they really want it—instead of retail channels.  But we're Artisan Wine.  We want this on our dinner table, as well as yours, whenever we please!

Cheers and enjoy friends,

—James Tran

J Vineyards Cuvee 20 Brut NV

Russian River Valley

96 Points - Decanter:

"Beautifully harmonious with intriguing layers of quince, oyster shell, citrus, plum and lime peel. A dry, soft mousse which to be enjoyed now or within the next few years."

93 Points - The Somm Journal:

"Hello, ripe pear; hello, vanilla; hello, peanut and cashew— this light gold blend of 51% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, and 9% Pinot Meunier greets you with gusto on the nose while bearing flavors of lemon tart and peach cobbler on a creamy palate with a snappy, slightly quinine-bitter finish. J Vineyards & Winery’s inspired suggestion to serve it alongside seared black cod with caramelized cauliflower and Meyer lemon is, truth be told, one we can’t get out of our heads."

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast:

"Broadly defined in honeysuckle, peach, brioche and moderate acidity, this is a crowd-pleasing and immensely likable sparkling wine. The finish lingers on a deep, nutty tone. Virginie Boone" - (11/1/2018)

90 Points - Robert Parker's WA:

"The NV Cuvée 20 is a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Meunier, mainly from the 2016 vintage, although it does incorporate about 25% reserve wine. It opens with a touch of flinty reduction from its four years' tirage, then gives way to golden apples, toast, pastry and floral nuances. The palate is light-bodied, creamy and refreshing, striking a fine balance between savory tones and bright fruit, and it has a long, layered finish." -Erin Brooks (July 14, 2022)

• Lowest price in California
• 60 bottles in-stock

Winery Price:  $38.00 btl

Total Wine:  $33-$36.00 btl

Average Online:  $33.00 btl

Our End-of-Summer Sale:

• $29.97 btl (1-5)
• $28.97 btl (6-11)
• $27.97 btl (12+)