Saint George White Blend from Jordan, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer and Viognier together, deep golden in the glass and dry with a silky texture, grapefruit, pineapple, peach and banana carried on the distinctive perfume of Gewürztraminer.
Tasting Notes
A blend of Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer and Viognier that manages both body and freshness. The deep golden colour is characteristic of Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer blends. Dry, with a silky texture. Grapefruit, pineapple, peach and banana come through as flavours, while the distinctive aromatics of Gewürztraminer dominate the nose. Three aromatic varieties in one glass, which makes it more expressive than most house whites.
Quick Facts
- Grapes: Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer and Viognier
- Origin: Jordan (clay, limestone and basalt soils)
- Style: Dry white, aromatic, full flavoured, certified organic
- Viticulture: Certified organic, yields held under two tonnes per hectare, no herbicides or chemical fertiliser
Food Pairing
Aperitif, poultry, fish, appetisers, salads, and mild cheeses.
Serving
Serve at 8 to 10°C. Open ten minutes before pouring.
About the Producer
Saint George is the wine of Omar Zumot, whose father Bulos founded the family drinks company in 1954. The name comes from the church of Saint George at Madaba, beside which Omar planted his first vineyard using vines brought from France. The estate now farms three sites: Madaba on clay and limestone, Souf in the mountains of Jerash at 1,150 metres, and the principal vineyard at Sama al-Sarhan on the Syrian border, where basalt thrown out by the extinct volcano of Jabal Druze layers the soil and changes every half metre. All are certified organic. Sheep graze between the rows, irrigation comes from carp ponds that enrich the water with nitrate, and yields are held below two tonnes per hectare, around a quarter of the world average.
