2022 Jordan Stellenbosch The Prospector Syrah
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Stellenbosch (Appellatie) |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2030 |
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Description
This great red wine from top winery Jordan from South Africa is very complex and full of power. The wine is made from 100% Syrah/Shiraz. The grapes grow on a slightly higher vineyard (220m above sea level) with a granite soil. The Jordan Prosepctor Syrah has many similarities with a Northern Rhône wine. In the glass the wine has a beautiful clear ruby red color with a refined nose with blackberries, some spicy notes and a hint of vanilla. In the mouth ripe tannins and a firm body.
Stellenbosch is the most famous wine region in South Africa, Stellenbosch has the most top estates and is surrounded by mountains (Helderberg and Simonsberg) and has vineyards in every direction. Stellenbosch has the only university in South Africa with a viticulture department. Even though two-thirds of the vineyards are planted with white grapes, there is a growing awareness that Stellenbosch is destined for red wine.
2014- Decanter Silver
2013- 90 points Tim Atkin
2012- Top 12 Shiraz's at SA Wine Challenge
2011- Silver at Decanter Wine Awards
2010- 4½ stars in John Platter Wine Guide
2018 - 4.5 stars in Platter's by Diners Club Wine Guide 2021
2018 - Gold medal and Top 100 at National Wine Awards 2017
4.5 stars in Platter Wine Guide 2020 2017
91 points WineMag Shiraz report
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Appellation | Stellenbosch (Appellatie) |
| Winery | Jordan |
| Grape | Syrah-Shiraz |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2030 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Tasting Profiles | Dark fruit, Dry, Fruity, Spicy, Flexible |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Borrelen, Met vrienden, Open haard, Voor alledag |
Wijnhuis
Jordan Winery is professionally run by Gary and Kathy Jordan. Not only do they make excellent wines, Jordan's restaurant, bistro and guesthouses are also worth a visit.
Kathy and Gary Jordan, after both working abroad for two years, took over the domain purchased by Gary's parents in 1982 in 1992. Fortunately, Gary was already involved in the planting in the 1980s. Gary is a geologist and used his knowledge to analyze the terroir to ensure that each grape variety was planted in the right place. Today, Jordan benefits greatly from these choices. Their vines are now mature enough to provide fantastic complexity, while other producers are just beginning to plant the right vines in the right soil. Jordan is the only estate in Stellenbosch that has vineyards planted in every direction. It is a real family business where high quality wines have been made for years. They combine the ripe, concentrated and fruity accessibility of the New World and the complex structure of classic wines. The international appreciations are therefore enormous. For example, the flagship, the Nine Yards hardonnay, has already been named 'Best Chardonnay of the World' twice by the wine magazine Decanter and has also won the Proefschrift Wijnconcours. In 2014, even the 'regular' Barrel Fermented Chardonnay was crowned 'Best Chardonnay in the World' by Decanter! In addition, they also became South African 'Producer of the Year' at IWSC in 2014.
The wines from the Chameleon range have been produced by Jordan since 1993. With the proceeds of these wines, 4 research projects are currently being funded that focus their research on the Kaapse Dwerg Kameleon (Kaapse Dwerg Verkleurmannetjie in Afrikaans). The habitat of this small chameleon species is threatened by urbanization and intensive agriculture, causing more and more of the animal's natural habitat (fynbos) to disappear. By gaining more insight into the living pattern of these (hard to find) animals, it is hoped that they can be saved from extinction. The wines used for this range naturally have the quality one would expect from Gary and Cathy Jordan, but are especially made for the moments that call for wine for festive and relaxed moments; in other words, perfect for a braai with friends!
