Jordan Wines Stellenbosch

Chameleon Syrah 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% Syrah

ANALYSIS
Alc: 14%
Total Acid: 5.5g/l
pH: 3.57
Residual Sugar: 1.9g/l

APPELLATION: Wine of Origin Stellenbosch.

SOIL: Decomposed granite and loam.

ASPECT: West-facing vineyards

AGE OF VINES: 15 -32 years

 

TASTING NOTES

This syrah displays generous aromatics and flavours of ripe, spiced plum. and mulberry. An approachable fruit-driven style with good structure obtained from barrel maturation to complement flavourful Mediterranean cuisine.

HARVESTING

Grapes harvested on the 24th of March at 24.7° B.

WINEMAKING & MATURATION

The wine was matured for 12 months in a combination of 2nd fill and older French oak barriques (228L).

 

 

 

 

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