Jordan Wines Stellenbosch

Chameleon Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot 2024

Tecomaria capensis, commonly known as the Cape Honeysuckle, attracts bees, bugs, and butterflies, so is the perfect habitat for the Cape Dwarf Chameleon. Its bright orange flowers often bloom all year round but are especially prevalent in autumn. This plant can be found in several areas on the estate, especially in the gardens of the Jordan Luxury Suites where colourful sunbirds also feast on the nectar.

BLEND:

66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 10% Syrah

ANALYSIS
Alc: 14%
Total Acid: 5.6g/l
pH: 3.63
Residual Sugar: 2.5g/l

APPELLATION: Wine of Origin Stellenbosch.

SOIL: Decomposed granite and loam.

ASPECT: North and east-facing vineyards.

AGE OF VINES: 19-38 years

TASTING NOTES

Often coined the “Baby Cobblers Hill” for its reminiscence of the estate’s flagship red blend. Plush textured merlot fills the framework provided by the cabernet, leading to approachable flavours of sun-ripened plum & dark-skinned spring berries with a top note of herbal dried mint.

HARVESTING

These grapes were harvested between the between 28th February and the 13th of April 2024 at optimal ripeness at an average sugar of 23.6°B.

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 ensured full-flavoured wines with soft, balanced tannins. The Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot  and Syrah underwent malolactic fermentation in oak barrel. The various portions of the blend spent 18 months in 225 litre oak barrels, before being bottled.

 

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