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Jordan Mellifera Noble Late Harvest 2020 375ml

Delicate and floral with a ripe apricot and spring blossom bouquet and the well-balanced acidity adds elegance to the long, rich finish.

The perfect ending to a meal—pair with crème brûlée or a cheese selection.
variety : Riesling [ 100% Riesling ]
winemaker : Gary and Kathy Jordan with Sjaak Nelson
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 11.5 % vol  rs : 135.5 g/l  pH : 3.69  ta : 7.9 g/l  
type : Dessert  style : Sweet  body : 0  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  size : 375ml  closure : Cork  

Named after the Cape Honey Bee, Apis Mellifera Capensis, and inspired by the owners’ son’s unfortunate experience with them during the sweet wine’s first press cycle.
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: Glenrosa
Aspect: South-facing, 280m above sea level
Age of Vines: 34 years old
Clones: Geisenheim clone 239 & Richter 110.
about the harvest: Hand-selected and harvested on 8th of April 2020 at 31.8˚B.
in the cellar : The utmost patience was needed to make this wine, taking the whole day to press the raisined berries. The juice was racked into a stainless steel tank and fermented between 13 and 15°C using a specially selected strain of yeast capable of handling higher sugars.
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Jordan Mellifera Noble Late Harvest 2020 375ml
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