Summary
| Producer | Jordan |
|---|---|
| Grape Variety | 100% Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Body | Medium |
| Style | Dry fruity whites |
| Bottle Size | 0.75 l |
| Wine Origin | |
| Origin | Stellenbosch |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
Wine Makers Notes
| Winemaker | Gary & Kathy Jordan |
|---|---|
| The Vintage | The grapes were harvested on the 12th March 2009 at 22.6 – 23.4°B. |
| The Vineyard | Situated between 250 – 280m above sea level, this 20 year old, site-specific vineyard is planted to both Burgundian and Davis clone Chardonnay. East-facing Hutton and Glenrosa soils, innovative canopy management and low crop levels ensure that the vinevineyard produces smaller berries with concentrated citrus flavours. |
| The Winemaking | Crushed and pressed immediately after de-stemming, the juice was barrel-fermented in traditional 228-litre French oak barrels (95% new and 5% second fill) from selected Burgundian cooperages (François Frères, Rousseau, Seguin Moreau and Taransaud). The The barrels were inoculated with a selection of French yeast. A percentage of the wine went through natural fermentation. Differing stylistically from the varietal Jordan Chardonnay, the wine was matured 'sur lie' for 12 months, with regular barrel-rolling to accentuate the rich, leesy character. |
| Analysis | |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Residual Sugar | 2.3 g/l |
| Acidity | 5.6 g/l |
| pH | 3.47 |
Wine Makers Notes
| Tasting Notes | |
|---|---|
| Palate | Butterscotch, spicy cloves, lemon/lime and orange peel with complex mineral citrus flavours. A rich mouthfeel and subtly balanced toasty French oak integrate with the long, tropical peach and melon finish. |
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