Jordan Wines Stellenbosch

Jordan Cobblers Hill 2022

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

BLEND: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot

ANALYSIS:
Alc: 13.5%
Total Acid: 5.8g/l
pH: 3.59
Residual Sugar: 3.3g/l

APPELLATION: Wine of Origin Stellenbosch.

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

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

AGE OF VINES: 29 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 was harvested between the 17th and 21st of March at 24.8°B.
Merlot was harvested on the 4th of April 2022 at 23.2°B.
Petit Verdot was harvested on the 3rd of April at 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 tanks at 28°C. Three pump-overs were done daily over the fermenting cap.  After pressing, the wine was racked to barrel where it went through malolactic fermentation. A selection of 39% first fill barrels, 23% second fill barrels and 39% older barrels were used. This wine spent a total of 18 months in 225 litre French oak barrels.

 

 

 

 

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