Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling 2021

Name: Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling 2021
Brand: Jordan
SKU: 48277

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 % vol rs : 6.8 g/l pH : 2.91 ta : 7.6 g/l

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

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

2022 Investec Trophy Wine Show - Trophy for Best Niche White
2022 Tim Atkin SA Special Report - 92 points
2022 Platter's Wine Guide - 4 Stars

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 peri-ods. 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: 35 years old.
Clones: Geisenheim clone 239

about the harvest:

The riesling was harvested between the 8th March and 21st of April 2021 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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