Jordan Wines The Prospector Syrah 2021
The gold rush of the 1800’s led to the discovery of tin in the gravels underlying the Syrah vineyards. The allure of wealth was fleet- ing as the prospector dug over the soils for the vigneron.
Rich & Savoury
£21.75
| Producer | Jordan Wine Estates |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Body / Style | Rich & Savoury |
| Grape Blend | 100% Syrah/Shiraz |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 14 |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Special Features | Vegan |
| Extra Info | Peppery SA Syrah |
| Food Pairing Guide | BBQ'd chicken, grilled vegeatbles |
| Terroir | Decomposed granite (Hutton and Glenrosa soil form). West-facing, overlooking Cape Town and Table Mountain. |
Jordan Wines The Prospector Syrahs notes of peppered charcuterie, chipotle and red fruits are in abundance with a medium–bodied framework that lends itself to a variety of meat-based dishes and cooking techniques.
The Prospector Syrah, acknowledging the massive public support the winery received in the campaign to save the Cape Winelands from a recent application to prospect and mine various minerals.
Fermentation between 26-28°C and gentle pressing retains the intensity of the spicy fruit flavours. Malolactic fermentation was completed in French and American oak barrels where the wine was matured for a total of 16 months.
33 year old vines.
The distinct ravine which embodies Stellenbosch Kloof harnesses all the qualities of a well-orientated compass. Varying elevations and aspects allows us to grow a selection of classic varieties to specific sites that optimise this expression through their location. The cooler south- and east-facing aspects, unique in Stellenbosch, hosts the more sensitive and aromatic white-skinned grape varieties.
Stellenbosch Kloof enjoys a cooler Mediterranean climate with mari- time influences from False Bay, 14km to the south, and a refreshing breeze channelled from the West Coast’s Benguela current 24km to the north-west. These two breezes culminate at the top end of the ravine and bring in early morning mists, especially from False Bay. Consequently, temperatures in our meso-climate can be measured at least 3° Celsius cooler than inland Stellenbosch during ripening peri- ods. This adds a unique characteristic to Jordan wines.
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