Jordan

1999 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 6 -17 year old south- and east-facing vineyards, situated on decomposed granite and loamy soils, 220m above sea level.

Harvest Date

4 February – 18 February 1999.

Winemaking

The grapes received 6 hours skin contact before being gently pressed in a “pneumatic” tank press. After inoculation the juice was fermented in 52% new, and 48% second-fill barrels (mostly Nevers and Alliers). The wine spent 7 months “sur lie” with occasional “batonage” to accentuate the leesy character. 44% tank-fermented Sauvignon Blanc was added to the blend

Tasting Notes

A barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc. Ripe tropical and green fig flavours are well integrated with the toasty complexity of French oak.

Analysis

Alc: 13.0%, TA: 6.1g/l, pH: 3.43, RS: 2.8g/l