Jordan
2008 Chenin Blanc
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% Chenin Blanc.
Vineyards
The grapes were harvested from 21 - 26 year old, cool south- and east-facing vineyards, situated on decomposed granite and loamy soils, 220m above sea level.
Harvest Date
Harvested between 26th February and 14th March 2008.
Winemaking
After gentle pressing followed by cold-settling for 2 days, the juice was barrel- fermented in 228l second-fill Burgundy-shaped barrels, and matured “sur-lie” in the barrel for 8 months with occasional “batonage” to add richness to the palate. To accentuate the fresh citrus flavour, 52 % tank-fermented Chenin Blanc was blended with the barrel portion. The wine was bottled on 21th November 2008.
Tasting Notes
French oak adds style and class to this magical grape. A contemporary and deliciously mouth-filling experience of citrus cream, tropical fruit and honey interlaced with a spicy complexity.
Analysis
Alc: 14.0%, TA: 5.8g/l, pH: 3.32, RS: 2.3g/l