Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling

Tasting note Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling

The Jordan The Real McCoy Riesling is a fresh and aromatic white wine from Stellenbosch. Lime, white peach, and Granny Smith apple clearly emerge in the nose and on the palate. The lively acidity provides tension and freshness, while a subtle residual sweetness rounds the wine out beautifully. An elegant, light-footed Riesling with a wonderfully refreshing finish.

Food Pairing

Due to its fresh acidity and light residual sweetness, this Riesling is particularly well-suited for Asian dishes. Think sushi, Thai curries, Vietnamese dishes, and dishes with a lightly spicy or sweet-and-spicy sauce. Also delicious with shellfish and crustaceans, ceviche, and light fish dishes. Naturally, it is also lovely as an aperitif.

Additional information

The wine originates from Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. The Riesling is planted at an altitude of approximately 300 meters on well-drained soils of weathered granite. The higher-altitude vineyards benefit from cooling conditions, which allow the grapes to retain their fresh acidity and aromatic character.

The grapes come from a German Riesling clone. The wine is fermented entirely in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation is stopped as soon as the right balance between acidity, fruit sugars, and alcohol is reached. This preserves a small amount of natural residual sugar without the wine becoming heavy or sweet.

Wine scores/awards

🏆 Old Mutual Trophy – Niche White – The Real McCoy Riesling 2021

Fun fact

The name The Real McCoy has a special story. For a long time, South African winemakers were not allowed to simply use the name Riesling, because the designation was legally reserved for certain European regions of origin. When the legislation changed, Jordan celebrated this with this wine: The Real McCoy Riesling.