Jordan Timepiece Chenin Blanc 2020

Timepiece is a wine collection that captures a part of the Jordan heritage. The collection includes single vineyard wines from our estate vineyards, older than 35 years and carries the stamp of the estate founder, Ted Jordan.

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–facing aspect, hosts the more sensitive and aromatic white-skinned grape varieties, as seen in our Timepiece Chenin Blanc.

Soil: Decomposed granite and loam.
Aspect: Cool south-facing vineyard, 195m above sea level.
Age of vines: 37 years old.
Clones: Montpellier.
Appellation: Estate Wine of Origin Stellenbosch.

The juice was fermented in a combination of oak barrels and clay amphorae. 51% of the juice was barrel-fermented in 228L 3rd & 4th fill French Oak barrels and 49% in 400L clay amphorae for a period of 6 months. Amphora has the natural ability to keep the lees in constant suspension during fermentation. This was followed by malolactic fermentation in both the amphora and barrel, and matured “sur-lie” for 6 months with occasional “barrel rolling” to add richness to the palate.

Six barrels were naturally fermented. No sulphur was added during the course of vinification and only at final bottling