Chameleon Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2005

Name: Chameleon Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2005
Brand: Jordan
SKU: 17455

Rich, plummy Merlot complements the minty, blackcurrant flavours of Cabernet Sauvignon. The peppery, dark berry fruit of the Shiraz adds a spicy complexity to the blend.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 11% Shiraz. ]

winery : Jordan Wine Estate

winemaker : Gary and Kathy Jordan with Sjaak Nelson

wine of origin :

analysis : alc : 14 % vol rs : 2.1 g/l pH : 3.49 ta : 6.4 g/l

wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Screwcap

in the vineyard :

The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes were selected from north and east-facing vineyards situated on decomposed granite and loamy soils. The Shiraz grapes were selected from west-facing vineyards on deep clay-loam soils.

about the harvest:

The Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested from 13 to 19 year old vineyards at 23.3 - 25.4B between 2nd and 7th March 2005 and the Merlot was harvested between 22.4B - 24.6B between 9th and 17th February 2005. The Shiraz was harvested on 10th March 2005 at 25.1B.

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