Jordan

2007 Jordan Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Fermented

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 % Sauvignon Blanc

Vineyards

The grapes were harvested from 13 -25 year old south- and east-facing vineyards, situated on decomposed granite and loamy soils, 220m above sea level.

Harvest Date

The grapes were harvested between 30^th January and 16^th March 2007

Winemaking

The grapes received 6 - 12 hours skin contact before being gently pressed in a “pneumatic” tank press. After inoculation the juice was fermented in 45% new, 30% second-fill and 25% third-fill barrels (mostly Nevers and Alliers with a 20% American Oak barrel selection to add a spicy character). The wine spent 8 months “sur lie” with occasional “batonage” to accentuate the leesy character. 42% tank-fermented Sauvignon Blanc was added to the blend.

Tasting Notes

Ripe fig, gooseberry and tropical fruit flavours are complemented by the gentle vanilla nuances of oak

Analysis

Alc: 13.5%, TA: 6.5g/l, pH: 3.29, RS: 1.9g/l