Wine Jordan, “Black Magic” Merlot, 2017

Stunning panoramic views, which opens on a hilltop Jordan Wine Estate, as if takes you to the top of the world. On the cool slopes planted with vineyards, which grow on the classic varieties used in the production of wine. Merlot wine is made from the same grape variety, which is grown for 10-20-year-old vines. For the vintage 2011 harvest was conducted from February 23 to March 6. Fermentation took place in a stainless steel tank at a temperature of 26-28 C. Part of the wort has undergone maceration of the skin. Malolactic fermentation took place in French oak barrels. Withstand the wine for 16 months in 225 liter French oak barrels (new and second use).

The owners of the winery Jordan Gary and Kathy Jordan is very well aware that South African wines are gaining popularity worldwide. The success of their wine business began with vineyards, occupying an area of 146 hectares and is located on the slopes of the hills so that they go to all four points of the compass: north, south, east and west. Altitude varies between 160 and 450 meters above sea level. In these unique soil and climatic conditions are grown mainly classic varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.