Jordan Cobblers Hill 2005

Complex dark chocolate, black cherry and cassis intertwine with opulent blackberry fruit, and hints of mint and toasty vanilla. This is a big mouthfilling wine, with densely layered ripe tannins, beautifully balanced and refined – the ultimate expression of the Jordan terroir.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 43% Cabernet Sauvignon 42% Merlot 15% Cabernet Franc ]
winemaker : Gary & Kathy Jordan
wine of origin : 
analysis : alc : 15.0 % vol  rs : 2.5 g/l  pH : 3.5  ta : 5.9 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : The Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc were harvested from the 14 year old, west facing, Cobblers Hill vineyard, situated on decomposed granite soils (Hutton & Glenrosa soil form). This vineyard produces smaller berries ensuring concentrated fruit flavours. (Merlot clones 192 & 36 on R110 rootstock; Cabernet Sauvignon clones 27 & 14 on 101-14 rootstock & Cabernet Franc clone 1D on R110 rootstock).

about the harvest: The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were harvested on 4th March 2005 at 25.7°B, the Merlot grapes were harvested on the 28th February 2005 at 25.6°B and the Cabernet Franc grapes were harvested on 7th March 2005 at 24.4°B.

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