Pages

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

2008 Jordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 88+ - 90+ Points

2008 Jordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 88+ - 90+ Points

Clear, day bright, pale straw, medium concentration and medium viscosity.

Clean, medium plus intensity with primary fruit of bright green lime, white peach and vanilla blossom, followed by crunchy celery notes, buttery mouth feels.

Stony white minerals, small new French oak evident.

Dry, fruits follows through, toasty cereal note, medium plus acidity gives this Stellenbosch Kloof Chardonnay, nerve, vivacity and focus, medium plus alcohol, medium plus aftertaste and medium plus complexity.

Knowing the track record of Jordan Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, this 2008 is going to see it’s next 8 years with confidence, if cellared under optimum condition, from now until 2018+