Jordan Wines Stellenbosch

Timepiece Riesling 2023

BACKGROUND

Timepiece is a wine collection that captures a part of the Jordan heritage.

The collection includes single vineyard wines from our estate vineyards, older than 35 years, and carries the stamp of the estate founder, Ted Jordan.

 

LOCATION & CLIMATE

The distinct ravine that embodies Stellenbosch Kloof harnesses all the qualities of a well-orientated compass. Varying elevations and aspects allow us to grow a selection of classic varieties to specific sites that optimise this expression through their location. The cooler south–facing aspect, hosts the more sensitive and aromatic white-skinned grape varieties, as seen in our Timepiece Sauvignon Blanc.

SOIL: Decomposed granite and loam.

ASPECT: South-facing, 300m above sea level.

AGE OF VINES: 37 years old.

CLONES: Geisenheim clone 239

BLEND: 100% Riesling.

ANALYSIS:

Alc: 12%

Total Acid: 7.0g/l

pH: 3.11

Residual Sugar: 17.3g/l

TASTING NOTES

Crisp green apple and succulent white peach dominate the forefront, offering a delightful medley of fruitiness. A hint of citrus zest follows closely, with an aromatic profile. The palate is an elegant balance of sweetness and acidity. The wine’s natural acidity is evident, providing a refreshing zing that balances the sweetness and imparts a lively, energetic quality to the wine.

HARVESTING

The grapes were harvested between the 21st March and the 26th of April 2023 at approximately 25.0°B.

WINEMAKING & MATURATION

The grapes were pressed in a pneumatic press with the free run juice being separated from the press fraction. After 2 days of settling in tank the clear juice was racked off its lees and
inoculated with a French strain of yeast. Cold fermentation at 15°C occurred in stainless steel tanks until the perfect balance between the residual sugar and acidity was reached. The fermentation in this vintage was stopped at about 0˚B to retain a hint of natural residual sugar.

APPELLATION: Estate Wine of Origin Stellenbosch.

 

 

 

 

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