JordanReserve

2001 Cobblers Hill

Description

Cobblers Hill is the ultimate expression of an outstanding wine from an exceptional vintage.  The 2001 is a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc.

Variety

52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc

Vineyards

The Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc were harvested from selected vineyards, situated on decomposed granite soils (Hutton & Glenrosa soil form). These vineyards produce smaller berries ensuring concentrated fruit flavours. Merlot clones 192 & 36 on R110 rootstock. Cabernet Sauvignon clones 27 & 14 on 101-14 rootstock

Harvest Date

The Merlot grapes were harvested on the 1^st March 2001 at 24.7°B, while the Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested between the 18^th February and 1^st March 2001 at 23.9°B – 24.6°B.  The Cabernet Franc grapes were harvested on the 3^rd March 2001 at 25.4°B

Winemaking

Fermented in overhead retort-shaped, stainless steel fermentors at 28°C. Three pump-overs were done daily over the fermenting cap.  After pressing, the wine was racked to barrel where it finished malo-lactic fermentation. A selection of the best barrels was made and the wine spent a total of 24 months in 225 litre French oak barrels. After a light filtration the wine was bottled on the 22^nd May 2003.

Tasting Notes

Complex dark chocolate, black cherry and cassis intertwine with opulent blackberry fruit, and hints of mint and toasty vanilla. This is a big mouthfilling wine, with densely layered ripe tannins, beautifully balanced and refined – the ultimate expression of the Jordan terroir

Analysis

Alc: 15% ; TA: 6.2g/l ; pH: 3.66 ; RS: 2.96g/l