Jardin Range
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
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.
Jordan Wines are sold under the JARDIN label in North America.
Variety
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards
14 - 18 year old Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards, (Clones: CS163, CS27, CS14, CS46.) situated on west - and north-facing slopes between 200 and 240m above sea level.
Harvest Date
The grapes were harvested between 7th March and 20th March 2008 at 23.9 – 25°B.
Winemaking
Fermented in overhead retort-shaped, stainless steel fermentors. Pump-overs were done three times daily during fermentation. Selected tanks received extended maceration on the skins after fermentation. The use of gravity and gentle pressing ensure full-flavoured wines with soft, balanced tannins. The wine was racked into barrels where it underwent malolactic fermentation. After further racking it spent 19 months in new and used French oak barrels, before being lightly filtered prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby colour, huge mouth-filling flavours of blackberry, cassis and vanilla. French oak barrels add a complex toastiness. Alluring in its youth but will reward those who resist temptation and explore the wine’s maturation potential.
Analysis
Alc: 14.0% TA: 6.6/l pH: 3.69 RS:1.7g/l