Jordan

2009 Jordan 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.

Variety

100% Chenin Blanc

Vineyards

The grapes were harvested from 22 - 27 year old, cool south- and east-facing vineyards, situated on decomposed granite and loamy soils, 220m above sea level

Harvest Date

Harvested between 4^th – 12^th March 2009.

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, 38 % tank-fermented Chenin Blanc was blended with the barrel portion. The wine was bottled on 10^th December 2009.

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: 14.5%,  TA: 5.7g/l,  pH: 3.43 , RS: 3.7g/l