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Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay is the flagship white from the Jordan Wine Estate and, in my opinion, one of the finest Chardonnays South Africa has to offer. This premium barrel-fermented reserve-style Stellenbosch white wine delivers Burgundian elegance with vibrant New World fruit; the ultimate expression of Stellenbosch terroir. As The Jordans say, “Stylistically different to our Jordan Chardonnay, with this wine we went ‘The whole nine yards!'”
Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay is made in a Reserve Style, from a barrel selection of wines produced from Jordan’s best vineyard site. The Nine Yards vineyard is situated between 250 and 280m above sea level. This 32 year old vineyard is planted with both Burgundian and Davis clone Chardonnay. The East-facing Hutton and Glenrosa soils, innovative canopy management and low crop levels ensure that the vineyard produces smaller berries with concentrated citrus flavours.
The Jordan Wine Estate is located in Stellenbosch Kloof. The estate was founded in 1982 when Ted and Sheelagh Jordan bought the 164 hectare Stellenbosch property. Ted’s son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Kathy Jordan, took over the reins of the estate in 1993.
Gary was a geologist by training and Kathy was an economist. Both had worked in the family winery until 1988, when they went overseas to study at the University of California, Davis. Gary studied the Programme in Viticulture and Enology as did Kathy, who also studied marketing courses in the Department of Agricultural Economics.
The husband-and-wife team returned to South Africa in the early 1990s, built the winery in 1992, and started the journey to becoming the phenomenal husband-and-wife winemaking team they are today.
Ted Jordan embarked on an extensive replanting programme in the 1980s, concentrating on planting classic varieties. Today, the vineyards are planted with Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Assyrtiko for the white wines and Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz and Petit Verdot for the red wines.
The wines are born out of fastidious vineyard management, innovative canopy management and selecting varieties and clones specifically suited to the various soils and slopes. Cool hillside vineyards were planted to classic varieties, and a modern family-run winery has combined to produce distinctive wines displaying the ripe, concentrated fruity accessibility of the New World, with the complex elegance of classic wine.
What does Jordan Nine Yards taste like?
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What makes Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay different from the regular Jordan Chardonnay?
Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay is a reserve-style wine from the estate’s best vineyard site, using 70% new French oak barrels, 10 months of sur lie aging with barrel-rolling, and grapes grown at 250-280m elevation—compared to the regular Jordan Chardonnay which is their everyday offering with less new oak.
How long can you cellar Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay?
Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay is built for aging and can be cellared for 5-8 years from vintage under proper conditions
What temperature Should Nine Yards be served at?
The ideal serving temperature is 10-12°C. This is slightly warmer than standard white wine serving temperature, which allows the complex flavours from the oak ageing, leesy character, and concentrated fruit to fully shine through.
Tip: Take it out of the fridge 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
2021 Vintage
5 Stars – Platter’s Wine Guide
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