Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling 2018

Name: Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling 2018
Brand: Jordan
SKU: 44695

The German clone grapes were vinified and once the perfect balance between sugar and acidity was reached, the fermentation was stopped to retain a hint of natural fruit sugars. Intense flavours of lime through to white peach and Granny Smith apple. A superb accompaniment to the lighter spectrum of Asian cuisine.

Ideal with Thai curries, chilli prawns, seafood curries or sushi

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variety : Weisser Riesling [ 100% Weisser Riesling ]

winery : Jordan Wine Estate

winemaker : Gary & Kathy Jordan

wine of origin : Western Cape

analysis : alc : 12.57 % vol rs : 8.2 g/l pH : 3.09 ta : 7.2 g/l

type : White style : Off Dry body : Light taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

2018 – 4 stars Platter’s Wine Guide 2018
2018 – 91 points by Tim Atkin
2018 - Grand Cru National Champion - Best in Class

The Real McCoy celebrates the legislative change regarding the naming of Riesling in South Africa.

in the vineyard : 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 maritime 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 periods. This adds a unique characteristic to Jordan wines.

Appellation: Wine of Origin Western Cape
Soil: Decomposed granite
Aspect: 300m above seal level
Age of Vines: 30 years old.
Clones: Geisenheim clone 239

about the harvest: The riesling was harvested between the 6th and 21st of March 2018 from unirrigated vineyards. The Riesling vineyards were harvested at 21°B.

in the cellar : The grapes were pressed in a pneumatic press with the free run juice being separated from the press fraction. After 2 days of settling in tank the clear juice was racked off its lees and inoculated with a French strain of yeast. Cold fermentation at 15°C occurred in stainless steel tanks until the perfect balance between the Residual Sugar and acidity was reached. The fermentation in this vintage was stopped at about 0˚B to retain a hint of natural residual sugar.

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