Jordan 2019 the outlier barrel fermented sauvignon blanc description spectacular panoramic views of stellenbosch and cape town, cool hillside vineyards planted to classic varieties, and a modern family-run winery have combined to produce distinctive wines displaying the ripe concentrated fruity accessibility of the new world, with the complex elegance of classic wine styles. Variety 100 % sauvignon blanc. Vineyards the vineyards are situated on a geological outlier underlying quartzite formations are surrounded by 600 million-year old granite. The south -facing vineyards are 9 27 years old and from 220m to 365m above sea level. Harvest date the grapes were harvested between 23rd february and 18th march 2009. Winemaking the grapes received 6 10 hours skin contact before being gently pressed in a pneumatic tank press. After inoculation the juice was fermented in 60% new and 40% second-fill barrels mostly nevers and alliers with a 10% american oak barrel selection to add a spicy character . The wine spent 8 months sur lie with occasional batonage to accentuate the leesy character. 28% Tank-fermented sauvignon blanc was added to the blend. Tasting notes our endeavor to produce a benchmark sauvignon blanc is expressed in this unique wine. Ripe fig, gooseberry and tropical fruit flavours are complemented by the gentle smoky vanilla nuances of oak, a true outlier . Analysis alc: 13.0% Ta: 6.0G l ph: 3.40 Rs: 2.0G ljordan the outlier sauvignon blanc
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