Jordan Cobblers Hill 2006

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 [ 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc ]
winemaker : Gary & Kathy Jordan
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol  rs : 2.2 g/l  pH : 3.51  ta : 6.0 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : The Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc were harvested from the 15 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 and Cabernet Franc clone 1D on R110 rootstock).

about the harvest: The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were harvested on 8th - 10th March 2006 at 24.4 - 24.9° B, the Merlot grapes were harvested on the 26th February 2006 at 23.3° B and the Cabernet Franc grapes were harvested on 10th March 2006 at 24.8° B.

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