To begin the story of Jordan Winery, we have to go back at least 300 years. Gary Jorden's parents purchased an estate in the Stellenbosch region in 1982. Thanks to extensive soil analysis, each grape variety was planted in the optimal location for it. Since 1993, son Gary and his wife Kathy Jordan have taken over the management. The special thing about Jordan wines is the perfect balance between natural characteristics and innovative winemaking techniques. At Jordan Winery, these two go hand in hand, and this is reflected in the quality of Jordan wines.
This Mellifera Riesling certainly required a fair amount of patience. Pressing the raisins took a whole day. Once that was done, the juice was transferred to a stainless steel tank. Here, the juice fermented between 13 and 15 degrees Celsius using a specially selected yeast strain. But it was all more than worth it, considering the result.
The Mellifera Riesling has acquired a beautiful golden yellow color. The aroma reveals aromas of lime, apricot, and refreshing spring blossom. On the palate, it's sweet with fresh acidity and ripe aromas. The acidity is wonderfully balanced, adding elegance to the long, yet rich finish.
