J Vineyards Offers Spanista Ultimate Luxury Champagne Experience

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Dear Wellness Seekers,

J Vineyards Offers Spanista Ultimate Luxury Champagne Experience. Spoiler alert. Honestly. We loved everything about this modern, spirited, beautiful winery exploration from beginning to end. It was a full on sensory experience we enjoyed for 3 hours –  if it was not the end of their business day we would have stayed into the evening with great pleasure.

Because I have so much to share on the J Vineyards Experience, this will be Part 1 of the story and Part 2 will appear tomorrow. So do come back for the Wine Pairings in the Bubble Room.

Where to begin? Just walking up to entrance I felt the power of a Monet Impressionist painting wash over me – suddenly I was in Givernry Gardens in France. I turned to my friend Launa and asked her if she felt a rush of emotion. She smiled and said to me in her lovely Aussie accent exactly what I was thinking. It was a goose bumps moment as we share of love of The Impressionist Movement. A stylish bridge takes you over a Koi pond seamlessly flowing into gardens that are romantic, luscious and expansive. Wrap around outdoor patios frame the architecture where couples of all ages were relaxing, laughing, creating joyful memories. That is exactly what we planned to do!

Walking into the Visitors Center I checked in with a receptionist who welcomed visitors. It was clear by the warmth of the welcome J’s  genuine appreciation of your visit. Our reservation for the Bubble Room Pairings was confirmed. We were pointed to the Tasting Room to enjoy an aperitif of J Brut – our first taste offering of champagne at all the wineries. My LOVE of champagne stems from my extended work time in Australia – the culture embraces it as an everyday celebration of life. This Ritual has become part of Spanista way of life. A simple accessible joy  – especially welcome during the holidays. Something to look forward too to warm the soul during Winter Season. But for me it really makes life rock year round. Do you enjoy Champagne? Why?  What is your favorite type?

Amidst the crowd surrounding the open space Bar the vibe intensified with positive energy. The hum of happy conversations – champagne glasses full of magnificent bubbly effervescence permeated the atmosphere. While I waited at the bar for a tasting host, I scanned the open marketplace where it was clear great taste and chic style were carried through with attention to every detail. Scoring the lovely Brut – we toasted our arrival at J Vineyard and what was to come. We wandered through the many perfect presentations focused on quality modern glass and wine.

You can see by the pics the modern sensibility was calming, sophisticated and a unique expression of the owners vision.The story of J Vineyards & Winery begins in 1986, when Judy Jordan followed her dream of starting a winery specializing in sparkling wine. Her inspiration was born from spending time studying in Frances Champagne region where the dream was born to create a high quality champagne experience equivalent California style.

As a 25-year-old Stanford University graduate in Earth Sciences/Geology, Judy understood the basis of California land. Her belief that soil enriches the flavors of the fruit of the vine influenced her pursuit of unique terroir and “a sense of place” for growing wine grapes. This journey led her to Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley, known for cool climate grape growing and a great diversity of soils – perfect for Champagne method wines.

After a few years of making critically-acclaimed sparkling wines like her signature J Vintage Brut and J Late-Disgorged Vintage Brut, she came to the realization that her Russian River Valley vineyards would also be ideal for producing site-specific, varietal wines. Now she has extended her portfolio to developing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

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And it get better. Opened in 1999, Judy Jordan wanted a place where guests could fully experience elegant wine and food pairings – the first program of its kind in Sonoma County. The Bubble Room, a multi-course culinary affair, has received accolades from innumerable media and customers because it truly delights. When I read about the Bubble Room while preparing for the trip and saw some of the pictures on the J Vineyards website I knew this would be a fabulous highlight.  Sadly, this was our last opportunity to enjoy the fruits of the Valley on this trip so we settled into the welcoming and refined atmosphere. It exceeded our expectations.

Spanista endorses J sparking wine as a was to celebrate the joys of everyday life – it takes an average moment and makes it magic. Hope you it becomes part of your Spanista Rituals. It has for me.

Please check in tomorrow when I will share the J Vineyard Bubble Room gastronomy event. You won’t want to miss it if you are a wine parings lover!

To Your Self Care Journey To Joy,

Ginny