Jordan Inspector Péringuey Chenin Blanc 2020

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

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variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]

winery : Jordan Wine Estate

winemaker : Gary & Kathy Jordan

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 2.8 g/l pH : 3.5 ta : 5.5 g/l

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

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

2020 - 88 points in Winemag Prescient Chenin report
2020 - Double Gold in National Wine Challenge
2019 - 4.5 stars in Platter’s by Diners Club Wine Guide 2021
2019 - 90 points Prescient Winemag Chenin Report

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 : 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: 37 years
Clones: Montpellier

about the harvest:

The grapes were harvested between the 20th of February and the 25th of February 2020 between 21.1 – 22.4°B.

in the cellar :

After gentle pressing followed by cold-settling for 2 days, the juice was barrel-fermented in 228L in 2nd & 3rd fill 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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