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Jordan Timepiece Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Beguiling aromatics and a complex mixture of elderflower, honeydew melon and sourdough with a hint of kelp. Bright flavours with a shy and old-world feel to the mid-palate that carries over to a delicate but long, leesy finish that ends dry and saline.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winemaker : Sjaak Nelson
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 2.1 g/l  pH : 3.24  ta : 6.1 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  
AWARDS

2021-  Tim Atkin 94 points 
2021-  John Platter Wine Guide 2023 4.5 stars
2021-  James Suckling 92 points / 4 stars 
2021-  Neal Martin 88 points 

Timepiece is an innovative 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.
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: 40 years old.
Clones: Weerstasie.
about the harvest: The grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness on the 17th of February 2022 at approximately 22.3°B.
in the cellar : 

The juice was fermented in a combination of oak barrels and clay amphora. 55% of the juice was barrel-fermented in 228L 2nd & 3rd fill French oak barrels and 37% in 400L clay amphora – the amphora clay pot has the natural ability to keep the lees in constant suspension during fermentation. Malolactic fermentation took place in both amphora and barrel. The wine was matured “sur-lie” for 6 months with occasional “barrel rolling” to add richness to the palate.

No sulphur was added during vinification or aging of the wine prior to bottling.
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