variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winemaker : Sjaak Nelson
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 1.9 g/l pH : 3.35 ta : 5.2 g/l
type : White style : Dry wooded
pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork
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 channeled 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: South-facing, 220 - 365m above sea level.
Aging of vines: 39 years old.
Clones: Weerstasie.
in the cellar : The juice was fermented in a combination of oak barrels and clay amphora. 67% of the juice was barrel-fermented in 228L 2nd & 3rd fill French Oak barrels and 33% in 400L clay amphora for a period of 6 months. Malolactic fermentation took place in both amphora and barrel. Amphora has the natural ability to keep the lees in constant suspense during fermentation. The wine was matured “sur-lie” for 6 months with occasional “barrel rolling” to add richness to the palate. Four barrels were natural ferment. No sulphur was added during vinification.