Jordan Wine Estate Stellenbosch
Cold Fact Sauvignon Blanc 2023
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | South Africa (South Africa) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
- Grape variety and style: 100% Sauvignon Blanc, still white wine with a fresh and smooth profile
- Origin: Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Glenrosa and Hutton soils, east-south exposure
- Vinification: 6 hours on the skins, pressing, cold settling, selected yeasts
- Aromas: hints of lime, green pepper, blackcurrant and Cape figs, finishing on herbal notes
- Serving and pairings: 8-10°C, ideal with fish and cheese, 13.5% ABV, screw cap
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Jordan Cold Fact Sauvignon Blanc from Jordan is a still South African white wine from Stellenbosch that precisely expresses the characteristics of the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety. In the glass, it offers a clear and refreshing aromatic profile, dominated by notes of lime, green pepper, blackcurrant leaf and ripe Cape figs. On the palate, it reveals a fruity and rounded structure, supported by lively acidity and defined by a brief skin maceration. The sip finishes with a mineral and crisp ending, enriched by elegant hints of Provençal herbs, making it the ideal companion for fish and cheese dishes.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from Stellenbosch, a renowned wine-growing area located in the Coastal Region of South Africa, a territory with a prestigious winemaking history. The Jordan vineyards, situated at an altitude between 220 and 380 metres above sea level, benefit from a favourable east and south exposure. The vines take root in Glenrosa and Hutton soils, a composition that ensures an ideal microclimate. This imparts a vibrant mineral energy to the wine, perfectly balancing the citrus components and the herbaceous notes typical of the grape variety.
How it is produced
Production begins with destemming and a six-hour skin maceration, essential for extracting the full aromatic profile. The must is obtained through gentle pressing, carried out with great care. After a two-day cold settling and subsequent racking, fermentation is started with the addition of selected yeasts. This sequence of steps preserves the purity of the fruit, giving the wine great freshness and perfect structural harmony.
History and Curiosities
Originating from the prestigious Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, this wine carries with it an agricultural heritage spanning over three centuries. Since 1993, the winery has enhanced the South African hillside slopes, combining the expressiveness of the fruit with refined classical elegance. The Cold Fact Sauvignon Blanc derives its aromatic complexity from 38-year-old historic vines, cultivated on Glenrosa and Hutton soils, which impart a vibrant mineral energy to the glass. The 2023 vintage, awarded 90 points by James Suckling, authentically and memorably expresses the soul of the region.
Awards
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2023
90/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
| Name | Jordan Cold Fact Sauvignon Blanc 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | South Africa |
| Vendor | Jordan Wine Estate Stellenbosch |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from the prestigious Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, this wine carries with it an agricultural heritage spanning over three centuries. Since 1993, the winery has enhanced the South African hillside slopes, combining the expressiveness of the fruit with refined classical elegance. The Cold Fact Sauvignon Blanc derives its aromatic complexity from 38-year-old historic vines, cultivated on Glenrosa and Hutton soils, which impart a vibrant mineral energy to the glass. The 2023 vintage, awarded 90 points by James Suckling, authentically and memorably expresses the soul of the region. |
| Origin | Stellenbosch (Coastal Region), South Africa |
| Climate | Altitude 220-380 m a.s.l.; east and south exposure |
| Soil composition | Glenrosa and Hutton |
| Production technique | Destemming, about 6 hours of skin contact, gentle pressing in a pneumatic press, cold settling of the must for 2 days, racking and inoculation with selected yeasts |
| Wine making | The grapes were destemmed and left in contact with the skins for about 6 hours; then gently pressed in a pneumatic press, the juice was left to rest at a low temperature for 2 days, followed by racking and fermentation with the addition of selected yeasts. |
| Total acidity | 6.1 gr/L |
| PH | 3.23 |
| Residual sugar | 2.4 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |