Jordan

2010 Unoaked Chardonnay

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% Chardonnay

Vineyards

Harvested from mature vineyards (25 years old) planted to selected Davis and Burgundian clones. The vineyards are situated on cooler south and east-facing slopes (250-310m above sea level). Vertical hedge trellising and low yields ensure a complex concentration of flavours.

Harvest Date

The grapes were harvested between 9^th - 19^th March 2009 at 22 – 22.5˚B.

Winemaking

After cold settling for two days, the juice was tank-fermented with a selection of French yeasts (EC1118 and D47).  After fermentation the wine spent 4 months “sur lie” in the tank with occasional lees stirring to accentuate the leesy character.

Tasting Notes

Fresh limey-citrus and floral aromas with underlying tropical fruit and winter melon flavours.  Rich, full palate with a long, well balanced leesy finish.

Analysis

Alc: 13.5%          TA: 5.8g/l         pH: 3.5         RS: 3.6g/l