COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Jordan Winery
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Jordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2022 is a 100% Chardonnay from Stellenbosch, South Africa. The Jordan family, with a legacy dating back to 1993 on a historic estate, focuses on creating wines that blend New World fruit with classic elegance. The unique Stellenbosch Kloof region provides a cooler climate, influencing the wine's character. The 2022 vintage was harvested between late February and late March. This wine was recognized with a Silver medal at the 2024 Decanter Awards.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Jordan Winery is situated on a farm with over 300 years of winemaking history.
Fact 02
The Stellenbosch Kloof meso-climate is at least 3°C cooler than inland Stellenbosch.
Fact 03
The 2022 vintage received a Silver medal at the 2024 Decanter Awards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Jordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2022 is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process involves barrel fermentation in French oak, with 21% new oak and 79% second-fill barrels used for the 2022 vintage. Malolactic fermentation is also employed. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a 9-month aging period 'sur lie' in barrel, with regular rolling to develop its character. Harvest for the 2022 vintage occurred between February 24th and March 22nd.
