Jordan Rhine Riesling 2005

SAA inflight 2006 - Economy Class
Intense lemon-lime flavours. A crisp fruitiness makes it a superb partner with food. Hints of spiciness add to its intrigue.

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variety : Weisser Riesling [ 100% Weisser Riesling ]

winery : Jordan Wine Estate

winemaker : Gary & Kathy Jordan with Sjaak Nelson

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.0 % vol rs : 9.1 g/l pH : 3.07 ta : 8.8 g/l

type : White style : Off Dry body : Medium

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

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SAA inflight 2006 - Economy Class

in the vineyard : 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 styles.

The Weisser Riesling was harvested from 18 year old (Geisenheim clone 239) unirrigated vineyards, situated on decomposed granite soils, 300m above sea level.

about the harvest: The grapes were hand-harvested on 10th March 2004.

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