Jam Jar Sweet White
“This charming, easy-drinking Jam Jar Sweet White offers juicy flavors of peach, litchi and orange blossom in a sweet and sassy style!”
Winemakers: Clayton Christians
Varietal Blend: 100% Muscat
Location: South Africa
Appellation: Western Cape
Alcohol Content: 10%
TA: 6.51 g/l
pH: 3.21
RS: 51 g/l
Accolades: “Hot Prospect” Shanken’s Impact Newsletter
Certifications: Integrated Production of Wines (IPW) Certified
Other: Gluten Free
VINEYARDS
The grapes were grown in the warmer Olifants River area of South Africa, where conditions are ideal for the development of Muscat flavors during ripening. The vines average 27 years of age. Soils are predominantly decomposed granite (Oakleaf, Hutton and Tukulu) and eroded shale (Glenrosa, Estcourt).
VINTAGE
Due to a cool, wet spring, budding was seven to 14 days later than normal, but consistently good and even. The cool weather also delayed initial shoot growth. Most vines started to catch up by flowering, which occurred about five days later than usual. Harvest time was delayed by ten to 14 days on average. As temperatures remained moderate throughout the rest of the season, vineyards took their time to reach optimum ripeness.
VINIFICATION & MATURATION
The grapes were harvested in mid-March at approximately 23°B . The juice was left on the skins for approximately 6 hours to extract even, ore aromas. The grapes were then pressed, and the juice was cold fermented in stainless steel tanks. When the wine reached an alcohol content of approximately 10%, fermentation was stopped through cross filtration in order to ensure a good balance between natural acidity and sweetness.
