Jordan Black Magic Merlot 2023
R270,00
Harvested from mature east- and west-facing vineyards established on mother soils of decomposed granite. Part whole-berry fermentation and softer pump-overs extract aromas of red plums and dark bitter chocolate. French oak maturation seasons the wine to accentuate the seductive flavours and generous velvety tannins
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In the cellar
Fermented in overhead retort-shaped, stainless steel fermenters at 26-28°C. Pump-overs were done three times daily over the fermenting cap. A small portion received extended maceration while the remainder was pressed immediately after fermentation. After settlement the wine was racked into barrels where it underwent malolactic fermentation. After further racking it spent 18 months in new and second fill 225 litre French oak barrels.
In the vineyard
The grapes were harvested between the 26th of March and the 10th April 2019 at 23.4C.
Ageing
Cultivar
Merlot
Food Pairing
Awards and Recognition
2018– Bronze at Decanter World Wine Awards (89 points)
2018– Silver medal at Old Mutual Trophy Show (91 points)
2018– Platinum award at National Wine Challenge 2021
2018– 4.5 stars in Platter’s by Diners Club 2022
About the Wine Estate
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, specializing in classic varieties suited to the different soils and slopes.
