NBA Star Aaron Gordon on His Wine Collection and Favorite Barolos
Aaron Gordon, the forward for the Denver Nuggets, has a passion for wine collecting that started in his childhood in San Jose, California. His dad, who worked at Beringer Vineyards, introduced him to Napa Valley wines. After his freshman year at the University of Arizona, he joined the Orlando Magic. A trip to France with his siblings, where they explored Champagne, really sparked his interest, leading him to gather rare bottles. In Denver, he has an impressive wine collection, featuring Napa Cabernets and South African reds, all stored in a speakeasy-style room kept at 60 degrees. He often shares his collection with NBA friends, and his taste has evolved, now favoring Barolo, especially Casa E. di Mirafiore 2020. For steak, he recommends Vina Cobos Vinculum Malbec.
Key facts
- Aaron Gordon is a Denver Nuggets forward.
- His father worked for Beringer Vineyards.
- Gordon was drafted by the Orlando Magic after playing at the University of Arizona.
- He began collecting wine after a trip to France.
- His wine room is designed like a speakeasy with a faux bookshelf.
- He hosts NBA players Drew Gooden, Tim Hardaway Jr., and DeAndre Jordan.
- His favorite wine region is Barolo, and he currently drinks Casa E. di Mirafiore 2020.
- He prefers full-bodied Malbecs like Vina Cobos Vinculum and Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard River Malbec.
Entities
Artists
- Aaron Gordon
- Drew Gooden
- Tim Hardaway Jr.
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
- Nikola Jokić
- DeAndre Jordan
Institutions
- Beringer Vineyards
- University of Arizona
- Orlando Magic
- Denver Nuggets
- Memphis Grizzlies
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Rimowa
- Boekenhoutskloof
- Sadie Family
- Casa E. di Mirafiore
- Vina Cobos
- Catena Zapata
Locations
- San Jose
- California
- United States
- Napa Valley
- France
- Champagne
- Denver
- Colorado
- South Africa
- Stellenbosch
- Argentina
- Mendoza