Just a Drop of Jordan

Way back when I began this little foray of mine into discovering The Good Wine, I discovered a particularly good example in the form of the Chardonnay of Jordan. Despite the reluctance of the tasting staff, a recent visit back reminded me thereof.

WHITE:

• Chameleon Sauvignon Blanc / Chardonnay (2013): Litchi cordial, lurking asparagus concentrate, white Sparkles, eye-poppingly sharp, soft & creamy, asparagus water.

• Sauvignon Blanc (2013): 7 blocks blended. Very green, mange tout, asparagus, sharp, acid @ end.

• Outlier Sauvignon Blanc (2012): 90% French oak, 10% American, 15% new, 60% wooded for 8 months. Quince, baked peaches, curried honey, soft but sour. (*)

• Unoaked Chardonnay (2013): 5 months in tank. Green & white flowers, burnt orange butterscotch, lurking sharpness, hard white cheese.

• Chardonnay (2013): 9 months in French oak, 60% new + 8% unbaked. Caramel butter, salted caramel popcorn, still slightly sharp, orange rind & pith.

• Chenin Blanc (2013): 30 year old vines, 7 months in 2nd & 3rd fill French oak, 50% oaken. Salted petunias, melted butter with brown sugar, baked peaches & tropical fruit.

RED:

• Chameleon Cabernet / Merlot (2011): 48% Cab Sauv, 43% Merlot, 9% Syrah, 20 months in 4th - 6th fill barrels. Smoked plums, dusty, green peppercorns, bitter tannins.

• Merlot (2011): 60% new French oak. Smokey charcuterie, freshly cracked pepper, sour cherry pepper.

• Prospector Syrah (2012): 12 - 16 months French & American oak. Spiced inside of a wet balloon, wet rubber, creamy dark chocolate & black cherry mousse.

• Cabernet Sauvignon (2011): 9 months French oak, 60% first fill. Pencil shavings & cigar box, bitter Rooibos tea.

• Cobbler's Hill (2011): 49% Cab Sauv, 44% Merlot, 10% Cab Franc, single block, 24 months new French oak. Spiced sour cherry, smokey softness. (*)

• Mellifera (2012): Riesling, 28 year old vines. Pool water, cola tonic cordial & Salticrax.