Jordan

2006 Jordan Rhine Riesling

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% Weisser Riesling

Vineyards

The Weisser Riesling was harvested from 20 year old (Geisenheim clone 239) unirrigated vineyards, situated on decomposed granite soils, 300m above sea level.

Harvest Date

The grapes were hand-harvested on 8^th March 2006.

Winemaking

The Weisser Riesling was harvested at 21.9°B and tank fermented at 15°C. Once a perfect balance between fruit and acidity was reached, the fermentation was stopped to retain a hint of natural residual sugar.

 

Tasting Notes

Intense lemon-lime flavours.  A crisp fruitiness makes it a superb partner with food.  Hints of spiciness add to its intrigue.

Analysis

Alc:  13.5%, TA:  6.6g/l, pH:  3.02, RS:  15.8g/l