JordanReserve
2002 Cobblers Hill
Description
Cobblers Hill is the ultimate expression of an outstanding wine from an exceptional vintage. The 2002 is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot.
Variety
85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot.
Vineyards
The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot 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 Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested on the 25th February 2002 at 25.7°B and the Merlot grapes were harvested on the 2nd March 2002 at 24.6°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 23 months in 225 litre French oak barrels. After a light filtration the wine was bottled on the 10 February 2004.
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: 14.5% ; TA: 6.6g/l ; pH: 3.47 ; RS: 2.2g/l
Awards
Received 4 stars in the 2005 John Platter Guide
Received 4 stars in Wine Magazine (September 2005 issue)
Scored 91 points in The Wine Spectator (April 2005 issue)
Received a Gold Medal (Best in Class) at the 2005 International Wine and Spirit Competition.