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Jordan Inspector Péringuey Chenin Blanc 2017

French oak adds style and class to this magical grape. A contemporary and deliciously mouth-filling experience of white pear, quince and green pineapple interlaced with a spicy complexity.

Perfect with mild Thai curries or grilled chicken.

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variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Jordan Wine Estate

winemaker : Gary & Kathy Jordan

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol rs : 2.0 g/l pH : 3.45 ta : 5.9 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

2018 - Tim Atkin Scores: 91 Points
2018 - Neal Martin Scores: 90 Points
2018 - Platter's Wine Guide - 5 stars
2017 - Vinovino 2017 Wine Style Awards - No 7
2016 - 90 points by Tim Atkin SA Wine Report 2017
2016 - 5 stars John Platter 2018 Wine Guide
2015 - Decanter Silver 2016 awards
2014 - 90 points by Tim Atkin SA Wine Report 2016
2013 - National winner SA Terroir Wine Awards 2014
2012 - 92 points in the Tim Atkins SA Wine Report 2013

Named after Louis Albert Péringuey, the 19th Century Inspector-General of Vineyards in the Cape, who led the fight against phylloxera and supervised the importation of American rootstocks onto which the various vineyard varieties were grafted.

in the vineyard : Location & Climate: The distinct ravine which embodies Stellenbosch Kloof harnesses all the qualities of a well-orientated compass. Varying elevations and aspects allows us to grow a selection of classic varieties to specific sites that optimise this expression through their location. The cooler south- and east-facing aspects, unique in Stellenbosch, hosts the more sensitive and aromatic white-skinned grape varieties.

Stellenbosch Kloof enjoys a cooler Mediterranean climate with mari-time influences from False Bay, 14km to the south, and a refreshing breeze channelled from the West Coast’s Benguela current 24km to the north-west. These two breezes culminate at the top end of the ravine and bring in early morning mists, especially from False Bay. Consequently, temperatures in our meso-climate can be measured at least 3° Celsius cooler than inland Stellenbosch during ripening peri-ods. This adds a unique characteristic to Jordan wines.

Appellation: Wine of Origin Stellenbosch.
Soil: Decomposed granite and loam.
Aspect: Cool south- and east-facing vineyards, 220m above sea level.
Age of vines: 36 years
Clones: Montpellier

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested between the 15th of February and the 7th of March, 2017, at 22° B.

in the cellar : After gentle pressing followed by cold-settling for 2 days, the juice was barrel-fermented in 228L in 30% third-fill & 70% Burgundian-shaped barrels, and matured “sur-lie” in the barrel for 7 months with occasional “barrel rolling” to add richness to the palate. To accentuate the fresh citrus flavour, 30% tank fermented Chenin Blanc was blended with the barrel fermented portion.

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