Jordan
2012 Chenin Blanc
Description
Spectacular panoramic views of Stellenbosch and Cape Town, cool hillside vineyards planted to classic varieties, and a modern family-run winery have combined to produce distinctive wines displaying the ripe concentrated fruity accessibility of the New World, with the complex elegance of classic wine.
Variety
100% Chenin Blanc
Vineyards
The grapes were harvested from 25 - 30 year old, cool south- and east-facing
vineyards, situated on decomposed granite and loamy soils, 220m above sea level.
Harvest Date
Harvested between 21st of February and 9th March 2012
Winemaking
After gentle pressing followed by cold-settling for 2 days, the juice was barrel-
fermented in 228l second and third-fill Burgundy-shaped barrels, and matured "sur-lie" in the barrel for 7 months with occasional "barrel rolling" to add richness to the palate. To accentuate the fresh citrus flavour, 50 % tank-fermented Chenin Blanc was blended with the barrel fermented portion.
Tasting Notes
French oak adds style and class to this magical grape. A contemporary and deliciously
mouth-filling experience of citrus cream, tropical fruit and honey interlaced with a spicy complexity.
Analysis
Alc: 13.5% TA: 6.4g/l pH: 3.15 RS: 4.8g/l