Jordan

2008 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 8 -26 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 12^th February and 31^st March 2008.

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 51% new, 27% second-fill and 22% third-fill barrels (mostly Nevers and Alliers with a 22% American Oak barrel selection to add a spicy character). The wine spent 8 months “sur lie” with occasional “batonage” to accentuate the leesy character. 41% 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: 5.9g/l, pH: 3.37, RS: 1.5g/l