Jordan
2001 Jordan Chenin 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% Chenin Blanc.
Vineyards
The grapes were harvested from 13 - 17 year old, cool south- and east-facing vineyards, situated on decomposed granite and loamy soils, 220m above sea level.
Harvest Date
7th and 22nd February 2001.
Winemaking
The juice was barrel- fermented in 228l second-fill Burgundy-shaped barrels, and matured “sur-lie” in the barrel for 6 months with occasional “batonage”.
Tasting Notes
Layers of rich tropical fruit and creamy citrus flavours, interlaced with a spicy complexity from barrel-fermentation create a well-balanced wine with a natural fruity acidity.
Analysis
Alc: 14%, TA: 7.2g/l, pH: 3.24
Awards
Received a Silver Medal at the 2002 International Wine Challenge
Received a Gold Medal at the 2002 SA Trophy Wine Show
One of the top ten finalist in the Diners Club Winemaker of the Year 2002 Competition
Received 5 stars in Wine Magazine (July 2002 issue)