Jordan

2002 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 14 - 20 year old, cool south- and east-facing vineyards, situated on decomposed granite and loamy soils, 220m above sea level.

Harvest Date

Harvested between 15^th and 26^th February 2002.

Winemaking

The juice was barrel- fermented in 228l second-fill Burgundy-shaped barrels, and matured “sur-lie” in the barrel for 7 months with occasional “batonage”.

16% tank-fermented Chenin Blanc was added to the blend.

Tasting Notes

French oak adds style and class to this magical grape.a contemporary and deliciously mouth-filling experience of citrus cream, tropical fruit and honey interlaced with a spicy complexity.

Analysis

Alc: 14.5%,  TA: 7.9 g/l,  pH: 3.18