Jardin Range
2005 Cobblers Hill
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. Cobblers Hill is the ultimate expression of an outstanding wine from the Stellenbosch terroir.
Jordan Wines are sold under the JARDIN label in North America.
Variety
43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.
Vineyards
The Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc were harvested from the 14 year old, west facing, Cobblers Hill vineyard, situated on decomposed granite soils (Hutton & Glenrosa soil form). This vineyard produces smaller berries ensuring concentrated fruit flavours. (Merlot clones 192 & 36 on R110 rootstock; Cabernet Sauvignon clones 27 & 14 on 101-14 rootstock & Cabernet Franc clone 1D on R110 rootstock).
Harvest Date
The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were harvested on 4th March 2005 at 25.7°B, the Merlot grapes were harvested on the 28th February 2005 at 25.6°B and the Cabernet Franc grapes were harvested on 7th March 2005 at 24.4°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 26 months in 225 litre French oak barrels. After a light filtration the wine was bottled on the 6 June 2007.
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: 15.0% TA: 5.9g/l pH: 3.56 RS: 2.5g/l