Jordan Mellifera 2010 Half Bottle

Alc 11. 5% A limited release wine produced friom a small 24 year old Riesling vineyard. The botrytis grapes (pourriture noble) grapes were hand selected at harvest and with the utmost patience the juice was pressed from the raisined berries taking a whole day. Rich and unctuous this gem is delicate with floral and fresh ripe apricot bouquet with a limey citrus twist. Sun dried peach and apricot flavours with a well balanced acidity add elegance to the long rich. Offers the perfect ending to a meal. An especially good marriage with creme brulee or blue cheese. Note: Mellifera is the name of the Cape Honey Bee.

Grape varieties: Riesling;

£9.65

Datasheet color: white country: South Africa region: Eastern Cape vintage: 2010

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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