Jordan CWG Chardonnay 2018
The Guild, an association of some of South Africa’s finest winemakers, has evolved into a body of 45 members who jointly represent the pinnacle of South African wine achievement. A showcase of rare and unique wines produced by some of South Africa’s leading winemakers.
All CWG wines are sold exclusively on Auction, held on the first weekend of October of each year. For more information following this link to the Cape Winemakers Guild.
BLEND: 100% Chardonnay
ANALYSIS:
Alc: 13%
Total Acid: 5.7g/l
pH: 3.37
Residual Sugar: 2.4g/l
APPELLATION: Estate Wine of Origin Stellenbosch.
SOIL: Decomposed granite (Hutton and Glenrosa soil form).
ASPECT: East-facing, 250 – 280m above sea level.
AGE OF VINES: 29 years old.
CLONES: Burgundian and Richter 110.
TASTING NOTES
An iconic Chardonnay with intense, minerally, lemon-lime flavours and hints of butterscotch and vanilla. The full, rich mouthfeel and balanced oak integrates superbly with the tropical fruit finish.
CLONES
Burgundian and Richter 110.
WINEMAKING & MATURATION
Crushing and pressing of this special selection of grapes from the Nine Yards Chardonnay vineyard took place immediately after de-stemming. The juice was barrel fermented in traditional 228 litre French oak barriques using natural yeast from the vineyard.
Twelve months oak maturation and regular barrel rolling to accentuate the rich, leesy character has added complexity to this wine specially made for the CWG auction.
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