Jordan

1997 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 10-15 year old south- and east-facing vineyards, situated on decomposed granite and loamy soils, 220m above sea level.

Harvest Date

26 February – 4 March 1997

Winemaking

The grapes received overnight skin contact before being gently pressed in a “pneumatic” tank press. After inoculation the juice was fermented in 65% new, and 35% second- and third-fill French oak barrels (Nevers and Alliers). The wine spent 3½ months “sur lie” with occasional “batonage” to accentuate the leesy character. 27% tank-fermented Sauvignon Blanc was added to the blend.

Tasting Notes

A barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc. A full, ripe, tropical flavoured wine with the complexity of French oak to create a long, creamy finish.

Analysis

Alc: 12.8%,  TA: 6.5g/l,  pH: 3.32,  RS: 2.3g/