Chameleon

1999 Jordan Chameleon Sauvignon Blanc/ Chardonnay

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

Sauvignon Blanc (56%) Chardonnay (44%).

Vineyards

The Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grapes were selected from vineyards between 11 and 16 years in age

Harvest Date

The Sauvignon Blanc was harvested between 10 and 18 February 1999. Chardonnay harvested between 8 and 22 February 1999.

Winemaking

The Sauvignon Blanc was tank-fermented to retain the intense varietal character, and blended with tank-fermented Chardonnay that had received extended lees contact to create a fruity wine with a creamy finish.

Tasting Notes

A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The origin of the unusual name “Chameleon” is twofold: not only are these vineyards home to so many Cape Dwarf Chameleons, but the wine also shows the changing characteristics of both grassy Sauvignon Blanc and citrussy Chardonnay.

Analysis

Alc: 13.3%,  TA: 5.9g/l,  pH: 3.3,  RS: 4.6g/l