Jordan Chameleon Rosé 2022

Name: Jordan Chameleon Rosé 2022
Brand: Jordan Chameleon
SKU: 49430
Price: 103 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Featuring a chameleon on a spray of pink Watsonia borbonica flowers, our rosé is a dry, classic style, fermented from free-run Shiraz and Merlot of wine. Creamy summer-berry, and crisp red plum flavours adds to the complexity.

Excellent with flash-fried prawns and red-chilli vinaigrette.

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variety : Shiraz [ 50% Syrah and 50% Merlot ]

winery : Jordan Wine Estate

winemaker : Gary & Kathy Jordan

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 1.8 g/l pH : 3.32 ta : 5.5 g/l

type : Rose style : Dry body : Light taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Screwcap

ageing : 19 - 21 years

The gardens at Jordan are home to many Cape Dwarf Chameleons, inspiring the name for this intriguing range of wines produced from classic varieties. In African folklore, the Chameleon is believed to have magical powers.

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 Stellenbosch.
Soil: Decomposed granite and loam.
Aspect: Cool south - and east-facing vineyards, 220m above sea level.
Age of Vine: 19- 21years.

about the harvest: The Merlot & Syrah were harvested between the 1st and 3rd of March 2022 at 21.5 balling.

in the cellar : After being harvested in the cool early mornings these grapes were destemmed and crushed where after they were cold macerated on the skins for between 3-5 hours before being pressed. After settling for 2 days, the wine was racked and inoculated with local white wine yeasts. Cold fermentation is done to preserve delicate flavours and aromas.

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