Jordan Wines Stellenbosch

Jordan Insiders Cabernet Franc 2019

Exclusive offering for Insiders Wine Club members.
Only 2000 bottles produced.

BLEND: 100% Cabernet Franc

ANALYSIS
Alc: 13.5%
Total Acid: 5.9g/l
pH: 3.53
Residual Sugar:  2.2g/l

APPELLATION: Wine of Origin Stellenbosch

SOIL: Glenrosa and Hutton

ASPECT: Situated on a west-facing slope, approximately 350m above sea level

AGE OF VINES: 28-year-old Cabernet Franc vineyards

Clones: CF 1D planted on R110 rootstock

TASTING NOTES

Harvested from mature east-facing vineyards established on mother soils of decomposed granite.

This Cabernet Franc has a bright, rich ruby colour, with layered plum and cherry flavours. The palate is supple and earthy with nuances of vanilla and a lingering finish.

HARVESTING

Cabernet Franc was harvested on the 3rd April 2019 at 24.3°B.

WINEMAKING & MATURATION

Fermented in overhead retort-shaped, stainless steel fermentors at 26-28°C. Pump-overs were done three times daily over the fermenting cap. A small portion received extended maceration while the remainder was pressed immediately after fermentation. After settlement, the wine was racked into barrels where it underwent malolactic fermentation. After further racking it spent 18 months in new and second fill 225 litre French oak barrels.

 

 

 

 

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