Jordan Blanc Fume 2003

Ripe fig, gooseberry and tropical fruit flavours are complimented by the gentle vanilla nuances of oak.

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variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Jordan Wine Estate

winemaker : Gary & Kathy Jordan

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 2.5 g/l pH : 3.33 ta : 6.3 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle

in the vineyard : The grapes were harvested from 9 -21 year old south- and east-facing vineyards, situated on decomposed granite and loamy soils, 220m above sea level.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested between 3rd and 22nd February 2003.

in the cellar : The grapes received 6 - 12 hours skin contact before being gently pressed in a â€œpneumaticâ€ tank press. After inoculation the juice was fermented in 60% new, and 40% second-fill barrels (mostly Nevers and Alliers). The wine spent 7 months â€œsur lieâ€ with occasional â€œbatonageâ€ to accentuate the leesy character. 31% tank-fermented Sauvignon Blanc was added to the blend.

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