2003 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon

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

93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc

Vineyards

13-18 year old Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards. (Clones: CS163, CS27, CS14, CS46.) situated on east - and north-facing slopes between 200 and 240m above sea level.

Harvest Date

The grapes were harvested between 24^th February and 6^th March 2003.

Winemaking

Fermented in overhead retort-shaped, stainless steel fermentors. Pump-overs were done three times daily during fermentation. Extended maceration on the skins after fermentation. The use of gravity and gentle pressing ensure full-flavoured wines with soft, balanced tannins.  The wine was racked into barrels where it underwent Malo-lactic fermentation.  After further racking it spent 20 months in new and used French oak barrels, before being lightly filtered prior to bottling.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby colour, huge mouth-filling flavours of blackberry, cassis and vanilla. French oak barrels add a complex toastiness. Alluring in its youth but will reward those who resist temptation and explore the wine’s maturation potential.

Analysis

Alc: 14.5%        TA: 6.1g/l           pH: 3.65             RS: 2.2g/l