Jordan Rhine Riesling 2003

Intense lemon-lime flavours. A crisp fruitiness makes it a superb partner with food. Hints of spiciness add to its intrigue.


variety : Weisser Riesling [ 100% Rhine Riesling ]
winemaker : Gary & Kathy Jordan
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 7.4 g/l  pH : 3.1  ta : 7.7 g/l  
type : White  style : Off Dry  body : Medium  
pack : Bottle  

in the vineyard : The Weisser Riesling was harvested from 17 year old (Geisenheim clone 239) unirrigated vineyards, situated on decomposed granite soils, 300m above sea level.

about the harvest: The grapes were hand-harvested on 14th February 2003.

in the cellar : The Weisser Riesling was harvested at 23°B and tank fermented at 15°C. Once a perfect balance between fruit and acidity was reached, the fermentation was stopped to retain a hint of natural residual sugar.

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