Sophia 2018

Jordan Wine Estate, teknisk ark/fact sheet (jordanwines.com – linket som «2018» fra jordanwines.com, hentet 2026-10-18): 2018 Jordan Wine Estate Sophia – område: Stellenbosch; 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc; alkohol 14%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Winemaking: A blend of the best “Cobblers Hill” barrels and a reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine has been named “Sophia” after the legendary mother of Faith, Hope and Charity. Fermented at 28°C with three pump-overs daily over the fermenting cap. After pressing, the wine was racked to barrel where it completed malolactic fermentation. The wine spent a total of 18 months in 225-litre French oak barrels to integrate the rich tannins and add complexity.