Jordan Chenin Blanc Barrel Fermented 2003

French oak adds style and class to this magical grape.a contemporary and deliciously mouth-filling experience of citrus cream, tropical fruit and honey interlaced with a spicy complexity.


variety : Chenin Blanc [ 100% Chenin Blanc ]
winemaker : Gary & Kathy Jordan
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  pH : 3.35  ta : 6.2 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium   wooded
pack : Bottle  

in the vineyard : The grapes were harvested from 15 - 21 year old, cool south- and east-facing vineyards, situated on decomposed granite and loamy soils, 220m above sea level.

about the harvest: Harvested between 13th and 22nd February 2003.

in the cellar : The juice was barrel- fermented in 228l second-fill Burgundy-shaped barrels, and matured “sur-lie” in the barrel for 7 months with occasional “batonage”. 31% tank-fermented Chenin Blanc was added to the blend.

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