Jordan Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc

Wine information: Gary and Kathy Jordan have been making world-class wines since 1993 on a farm with a history going back over 300 years. He's a geologist, she's an economist - together this husband and wife team is a phenomenon. Gary's parents, Ted and Sheelagh, bought the 146 hectare Stellenbosch property in 1982, and embarked on an extensive replanting programme, specializing in classic varieties suited to the different soils and slopes. From the Jordan hillside vineyards one has spectacular panoramic views of Table Mountain, False Bay and Stellenbosch. Gary and Kathy worked internationally for two years, refining their high-energy instincts with practical experience. They returned home to build a cellar in 1992. The Jordan philosophy combines the vineyards’ natural assets with innovative management, creating a profound expression of terroir. 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. Please note this was previously called Jordan Blanc Fumé, South African wines are no longer able to be called Blanc Fumé in the EU (I believe). 100 % Sauvignon Blanc fermented in 51% new, 27% second-fill and 22% third-fill barrels (mostly Nevers and Alliers with a 22% American Oak barrel selection to add a spicy character). The wine spent 8 months “sur lie” with occasional “batonage” to accentuate the leesy character. 41% tank-fermented Sauvignon Blanc was added to the blend. Ripe fig, gooseberry and tropical fruit flavours are complemented by the gentle vanilla nuances of oak.

 
     

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