Jordan Riesling Mellifera Noble Late Harvest (0.375 litres)
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Product specifications
| Wine type | Dessert wine |
|---|---|
| Winery | Jordan Wine Estate |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Grape variety | Riesling |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% |
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Tasting note Jordan Riesling Mellifera Noble Late Harvest (0.375 liter)
The Jordan Mellifera Noble Late Harvest is a luscious, sweet dessert wine made from 100% Riesling. The nose reveals ripe apricot, peach, lime, and spring blossom. The palate is rich and concentrated, yet beautifully balanced by fresh acidity. Sweet, but certainly not heavy, with a long, elegant, and rich finish.
Food Pairing
A wonderful conclusion to a dinner with crème brûlée, fruity desserts, tarte tatin, or a cheese board featuring blue cheese. Also delicious with foie gras or simply as a small glass of dessert wine after a fine meal. Serve well chilled, at around 8–10 °C.
Other information
This wine comes from Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch.
The Mellifera is made from Riesling sourced from a small, south-facing vineyard on the Jordan Estate in Stellenbosch. The vineyard benefits from cooling conditions and mist from False Bay.
The wine is only produced in years when the grapes develop sufficient botrytis (noble rot). This noble rot causes the grapes to lose moisture and highly concentrates the sugars, acids, and aromas. The grapes are harvested very late and carefully by hand, then pressed extremely slowly. According to Jordan, the pressing process can sometimes take a full day. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature.
Wine scores/awards
- 🥇 Gold Medal – Juliet Cullinan Wine Connoisseurs Awards 2005 – 2004
- 🥈 Silver Medal – Juliet Cullinan Wine Connoisseurs Awards 2006 – 2005
Fun fact
The name Mellifera refers to the Cape honey bee, Apis mellifera capensis, which is found on the estate. The story behind the name is even better: during the first pressing of this sweet wine, the winemakers' son had an encounter with a rather enthusiastic swarm of bees. An experience that apparently left enough of an impression to name the wine after them.
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