Jordan Riesling 2009

Intense lemon-lime flavours. A crisp fruitiness makes it a superb partner with food. Hints of spiciness adds to its intrigue.


variety : Riesling [ 100% Riesling ]
winemaker : Gary & Kathy Jordan
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 12.0 % vol  rs : 9.6 g/l  pH : 2.97  ta : 7.2 g/l  
type : White  style : Off Dry  body : Light  
pack : Bottle  closure : Screwcap  

AWARDS
  • Just Riesling Trophy for Best Riesling (Museum Class) - Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2013
  • Old Mutual Trophy for Best Museum Class Wine Overall - Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2013
  • Received Trophy at the 2011 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
  • Awarded National Winner at the 2011 SA Terroir Wine Awards
  • Received Trophy at 2011 Five Nations Wine Challenge
  • in the vineyard : The Weisser Riesling was harvested from 23 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 20 March 2009.

    in the cellar : The Riesling was harvested at 20.0° B and tank fermented at 15° C. Once the perfect balance between fruit and acidity was reached, the fermentation was stopped to retain a hint of natural residual sugar.

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