Jordan

1993 Jordan Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Fermented

Description

Spectacular panoramic views of Stellenbosch and Cape Town, cool hillside vineyards planted to classic varieties, and a modern family-run winery have combined to produce distinctive wines displaying the ripe concentrated fruity accessibility of the New World, with the complex elegance of classic wine styles.

Variety

100% Sauvignon Blanc.

Vineyards

The grapes were harvested from 10 year old south-facing vineyards, situated on decomposed granite slopes.

Harvest Date

Winemaking

The juice was fermented and matured for three months on lees in new 225 litre French oak barrels.  The wine was put back into the barrel for a further one month maturation.  The wine was blended with 20% tank-fermented Sauvignon blanc.

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