Jordan

1998 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 5 -16 year old south- and east-facing vineyards, situated on decomposed granite and loamy soils, 220m above sea level.

Harvest Date

28 January – 16 February 1998.

Winemaking

The grapes received 6 hours skin contact before being gently pressed in a “pneumatic” tank press. After inoculation the juice was fermented in 67% new, and 33% second-fill barrels (mostly Nevers and Alliers). The wine spent 4 months “sur lie” with occasional “batonage” to accentuate the leesy character. 25% 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: 13.5%, TA: 6.4g/l, pH: 3.25, RS: 2.2g/l