Photo courtesy of Phillip Faraone
Sam Jordan is a Los Angeles based entrepreneur who focuses his business endeavors on premium experiences and travel. In 2022, Sam and his father, Wayne Jordan launched Red Bear Winery, located in the Alexander Valley of Sonoma County, California. Learn more at www.redbearwinery.com.
What made you decide to start your own wine label?
My father and I conceptualized Red Bear in 2017 because of our shared passion for red wine. The Sonoma area has such a rich history of great wines and we had the opportunity to create our own brand set to our own tastes. Red Bear is the evolution of a passion project into a business.
Photo courtesy of Phillip Faraone
You travel a lot. What are the five items always in your bag when on the go?
I always find myself with extra items on trips that I never take out of my bag but these items always get good use:
- A versatile pair of sunglasses, like these Bottega shades.
- Whether you're in the tropics or a city escape, a small day pack or crossbody is a must to carry all your essentials. See this Rimowa option.
- A simple yet stylish sweatsuit for any weather or casual occasion. I love the Essentials collection from Fear of God.
- My Apple Watch. This allows me to stay on top of my workouts, emails, texts, and business while on the move.
- Finally, a comfortable and easy pair of slides. These options are perfect for a quick walk around town or relaxing in the hotel lobby: ALD, Marni.
How would you describe your personal style? What are some of your favorite designers, currently?
I tend to mix things up. I don’t have one particular style that I conform to, I like to be able to express myself with different styles depending on the environment. I love what Kapital, Maison Mihara Yasuhiro, Marni, and ALD are doing right now with menswear.
NY wearing the Apple watch
What app on your phone do you use the most?
Even though I rarely tweet, I’m always on Twitter. That’s how I stay up to date with news, culture, sports, and whatever funny memes/videos are going around.
How do you like to enjoy your wine?
Socially. Wine always tends to bring out the best and most entertaining conversations. Opening a bottle of wine with dinner, game night, happy hour, or just anytime to let loose is always appropriate.
Greece wearing the Rimowa
