Jordan

1998 Jordan Sauvignon Blanc

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 selected 15 year old south-facing vineyards, situated on decomposed granite and loamy soils, 220m above sea level. Vertical hedge trellising and innovative canopy management techniques were used to enhance the intense flavours

Harvest Date

Hand-harvested between 28 January and 11 February 1998.

 

Winemaking

The grapes were destemmed before receiving 6-12 hours skin contact. After gentle pressing in a pneumatic “tank” press, the juice was settled for 24 hours before being racked and inoculated with selected yeasts. Fermentation took place at between 14-16ºC.

Tasting Notes

A tank-fermented Sauvignon Blanc with complex green fig and gooseberry flavours and a well-balanced natural acidity.

 

Analysis

Alc: 13.5%,  TA: 6.2g/l,  pH: 3.28,  RS: 1.9g/l