Jordan Wines Stellenbosch

Chameleon Merlot 2022

The gardens at Jordan are home to many Cape Dwarf Chameleons, inspiring the name for this intriguing range of wines produced from classic varieties. In African folklore, the Chameleon is believed to have magical powers.

BLEND: 100% Merlot

ANALYSIS
Alc: 14%
Total Acid: 5.7g/l
pH: 3.55
Residual Sugar: 2.1g/l

APPELLATION: Wine of Origin Stellenbosch.

SOIL: Decomposed granite and loam.

ASPECT: North & east-facing vineyards

AGE OF VINES: 16 -34 years

 

TASTING NOTES

Mature vineyards yield opulent fruit with plum, rich blackberry and mocha flavours. Framed by generously rounded tannins and spiciness from maturation in French oak, this wine is seductive from start to finish.

HARVESTING

Grapes harvested at 23.5’B between the 23rd of March and 4th of April 2022.

WINEMAKING & MATURATION

Fermented in overhead retort-shaped, stainless steel fermenters. Pump-overs were done three times daily during fermentation.  The use of gravity and gentle pressing ensure full-flavoured wines with soft, balanced tannins. This wine spent 16 months in second and third fill 225 litre French oak barrels.

 

 

 

 

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