Bradgate Chenin-Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Tropical pear flavours of Chenin Blanc compliment the green fig and green pepper intensity of grassy Sauvignoon Blanc, balanced by a crisp elegant finish

Grape varieties: Chenin Blanc; Sauvignon Blanc;

£6.05

Datasheet color: white country: South Africa region: Western Cape vintage: 2006

Jordan Winery

From the Jordan hillside vineyards one has spectacular panoramic views of Table Mountain, False Bay and Stellenbosch. Gary and Kathy worked internationally for two years, refining their high-energy instincts with practical experience. They returned home to build a cellar in 1992. The following year, the vines were judged ready for making wines that would carry the Jordan name. From that first year it was obvious that a new star had been added to the winemaking firmament. Continuing success has enlarged the team, with the focus on producing fiercely individual wines that combine the fruity accessibility of the New World with the Classic Elegance. The Jordan philosophy is simple: Success begins in the vineyards. Exceptional wines are made possible by careful management of the farm`s extensive natural assets through innovative canopy management and selecting varieties and clones specifically suited to the various soils and slopes. Unique by Nature`s Design, the Jordan slopes [continues...]

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An intriguing blend of grassy green fig Sauvignon Blanc and zesty citrus Melon Chardonnay balanced by a long creamy finish. [read on...]

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A Bordeaux Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a touch of Shiraz. It has a warmth to it, medium bodied with some depth and complexity but very approachable and easy drinking. [read on...]

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Intense complex fruit structure of green and red pepper with aromatic herbaceous blackcurrant on the nose. This follows through on the palate, adding tropical fruit and a complex green fig minerality on the finish. A super bottle of Sauvignon. [read on...]

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Bradgate wines combine the soft accessible fruit of the New World with the elegance of classic wine styles. In this wine, ripe blackberry cabernet sauvignon flavours blend easily with the velvety-rich, plummy fruit of the Merlot. Shiraz adds a spicy red berry complexity. Maturation in new and used French oak barrels for between 12 and 14 months results in a harmonious integration of soft tannins and fruit. [read on...]

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Bradgate wines combine the soft accessible fruit of the New World with the elegance of classic wine styles. This Syrah (Shiraz) offers a complex flavour spectrum of violets, sweet ripe plums and wild scrub with nuances of crushed pepper and bay leaf. Maturation in French oak barrique for between 9 and 12 months adds a spicy smokiness, to the savoury fruitcake finish. [read on...]

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The Chardonnay juice was barrel-fermented in larger Burgundian French oak barrels and matured "sur lie" (on the lees) in the barrel for 9 months with occassional rolling of the barrels to accentuate the lees character-11% tank -fermented Chardonnay was blended with the barrel-fermented wine to ensure well balanced citrus flavours. A powerful expression of Chardonnay, brimming with fruit flavour and elegance. A buttery toastiness from the oak rounds off the complex hazelnut and citrus flavours. [read on...]

£8.75

After gentle pressing followed by cold settling for 2 days, the juice was barrel fermented in larger Burgundy shaped French oak barrels and matured "sur lie" (on the lees) in the barrels for 8 months with ocassional 'batonage' (stirring) to add richness to the palate. To accentuate the fresh citrus flavour 50% of tank-fermented Chenin Blanc was blended with the barrel portion. The 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. [read on...]

£6.75

Mature vineyards has yielded opulent fruit with plum, rich blackberry and mocha flavours. Framed by generous rounded tannins and spiciness from 18 monthsmmaturation in French oak, this wine is seductive from start to finish. Open about half an hour before serving to allow the wine to breath and the fruit flavours to develope fully. [read on...]

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This wine from the exceptional 2009 vintage is the best Gary (one of only 37 Master Wine Makers in South Africa) and Kathy Jordan have produced to date in a long line of "top awards". Intense complex fruit structure of green and red peppers, with aromatic, herbaceous blackcurrant on the nose. This follows through on the palate, adding tropical fruit and a crisp complex green fig minerality on the finish. A super bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. [read on...]

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After cold settling for two days the juice was tank-filtered and left 'sur- lie' (on the yeast) for four months with occassional 'batonage' (stirring) to accentiate the leesy character. Fresh limey-citrus and floral oromas with underlying tropical fruit and winter melon flavours with a touch of butterscotch . Rich full palate with a long well balanced finish. [read on...]

£6.60