Jordan Wines Stellenbosch

Jordan Cobblers Hill 2021

The Ultimate Expression of Jordan Terroir. A limited-release wine, honouring the Jordan family heritage as master cobblers.

BLEND:58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

ANALYSIS:
Alc: 13.5%
Total Acid: 6.0g/l
pH: 3.55
Residual Sugar: 2.3g/l

APPELLATION: Wine of Origin Stellenbosch.

SOIL: Decomposed granite (Hutton and Glenrosa soil form).

ASPECT: West-facing, 220m above sea level.

AGE OF VINES: 28 years old.

TASTING NOTES

The palate is richly layered and intriguing with a variety of opulent flavours which includes Sichuan pepper and blackcurrants. The 18-month barrel ageing adds viscosity and a spicy finish.

HARVESTING

Cabernet Sauvignon between the 29th of March and the 4th of April 2021 at 24.5°B;
Merlot between the 4th of April 2021 at 23.9°B;
Cabernet Franc was harvested on the 9th of April 2021 at 23.9°B;
Petit Verdot was harvested on the 1st of April 24.5°B.

CLONES

Merlot: 192 & 36 on R110 rootstock;
Cabernet Sauvignon: 27 & 14 on 101-14 rootstock;
Cabernet Franc: 1D on R110 rootstock;

WINEMAKING & MATURATION

Fermented in overhead retort-shaped, stainless steel fermentors at 28°C. Three pump-overs were done daily over the fermenting cap.  After pressing, the wine was racked to barrel where it finished malolactic fermentation. A selection of the best barrels was made and the wine spent a total of 18 months in 225 litre French oak barrels.

 

 

 

 

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