Summary
| Producer | Jordan |
|---|---|
| Grape Variety | 100% Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Body | Full |
| Style | Crisp dry 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 between 9th - 19th March 2009 at 22 – 22.5˚B. |
| The Vineyard | Harvested from mature vineyards (25 years old) planted to selected Davis and Burgundian clones. The vineyards are situated on cooler south and east-facing slopes (250-310m above sea level). Vertical hedge trellising and lowyields ensure a complex concentr |
| The Winemaking | After cold settling for two days, the juice was tank-fermented with a selection of French yeasts (EC1118 and D47). After fermentation the wine spent 4 months “sur lie” in the tank with occasional lees stirring to accentuate the leesy character. |
| Analysis | |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Residual Sugar | 3.6 g/l |
| Acidity | 5.8 g/l |
| pH | 3.5 |
Wine Makers Notes
| Tasting Notes | |
|---|---|
| Palate | Rich, full palate with a long, well balanced leesy finish. |
| Serving and Storage | |
| Food Pairings | Perfect with tapas and light seafood dishes. |
