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Jordan The Prospector Syrah 2021
R269.00
The Prospector Syrah was made to acknowledge 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.
“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.”
ANALYSIS: ALC 13.5% | TA 5.6 g/l | RS 2 g/l | pH 3.63
Description
Gary and Kathy Jordan have been making world-class wines since 1993 on a farm with a history going back over 300 years. He’s a geologist, she’s an economist. Gary’s parents, Ted and Sheelagh, bought the now 164-hectare Stellenbosch property in 1982, and embarked on an extensive replanting programme, specialising in classic varieties suited to the different soils and slopes. Unique by Nature’s Design.
Stellenbosch Kloof enjoys a cooler Mediterranean climate with maritime 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 their meso-climate can be measured at least 3°C cooler than inland Stellenbosch during ripening periods. This adds a unique characteristic to Jordan wines.
Additional Information
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