Jordan Estate Tales - Volume 6, 2011 - 26

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley
The Vintage: A growing season without extremes,
2006 provided the opportunity for a classic vintage.
Moderate spring weather remained consistent
throughout budbreak in March and bloom in April,
resulting in uniformity of berries within the cluster.
Beautiful, warm fall conditions prevailed in October
after a pause due to rain, allowing ample time to harvest
the remaining fruit at optimal maturity.
The Winemaking: Only the finest lots of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec were
blended and aged for 12 months in 67% French oak and
33% American oak barrels, of which 33% were new.
After two years of bottle age, the wine was released and
ready for immediate enjoyment. The blend consists of
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19.5% Merlot, 4.5% Petit
Verdot and 1% Malbec; 13.5% alcohol.
Winemaker’s Comments: Concentrated, lovely aromas
of blackberry, blueberry and cassis. The mouthfeel is
luscious and full with continued flavors of black fruits,
and a hint of vanilla, coconut and cedar. The soft, round
tannins and understated acidity of this wine complement
the bright fruit characters to create a balanced Cabernet
Sauvignon approachable now or worthy of cellaring
until 2017.
Release Date: May 1, 2010

2008 Chardonnay
Russian River Valley
The Vintage: A phenomenal Russian River Chardonnay
growing season, 2008 was marked by moderate temperatures
without the threat of spring frosts, prolonged summer
heat spikes or even a sprinkle of rain surrounding harvest.
A smaller-than-usual crop, the clusters of small berries
exhibited an incredible concentration of Chardonnay flavor.
The Winemaking: After two months of sur-lie aging and
batonnage to elevate the mouthfeel of the mid-palate, the
wine underwent only 28% malolactic fermentation to retain
its bright acidity. The wine was aged in 100% French oak,
of which 55% was new, for 4.5 months before bottling;
13.5% alcohol.
Winemaker’s Comments: 2008 Jordan Chardonnay
is marked by understated elegance. Bright, strawgreen colored hue. The clean freshness of the nose
opens up with vivid fruit aromas of green apples,
pears, peaches, and a touch of quince and kiwi.
The palate echoes the bright fruit bouquet braced by crisp
acidity and a lingering minerality. The finish brings the
fruit, balance and finesse of this wine full circle.
Release Date: May 1, 2010

http://www.jordanwinery.com/wines/cabernet_sauvignon/vintages/2006 http://www.jordanwinery.com/wines/chardonnay/vintages/2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVPiC8Atn7w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX23YU2vPi4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F7ZWLqdGRc

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