Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2013

Name: Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2013
Brand: Nine Yards Chardonnay
SKU: 34947

Butterscotch, spicy cloves, lemon/lime and orange peel with complex mineral citrus flavours. A rich mouthfeel and subtly balanced toasty French oak integrate with the long, tropical peach and melon finish. After a light filtration, the wine was bottled.

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variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Jordan Wine Estate

winemaker : Gary & Kathy Jordan

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 2.7 g/l pH : 3.59 ta : 5.5 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2015 - Mission Hill International Chardonnay Trophy
Sommelier Wine Awards 2015 - New World: Chardonnay, SA: Silver
Sommelier Wine Awards London 2014 - Decanter World Wine Awards - International Chardonnay Trophy 2014 - Silver
International Wine and Spirits Competition 2013 - Silver: Outstanding
Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 - Gold
John Platter Wine Guide 2013 - 5 Star Rating
Veritas Awards 2012 - Double Gold

The ultimate expression of Jordanterroir. The Nine Yards Chardonnay is made in a Reserve Style, from a barrel selection from our best vineyard site. Stylistically different to our Jordan Chardonnay, with this wine we went “The Whole Nine Yards”!

in the vineyard : Situated between 250 - 280m above sea level, this 24 year old, site-specific vineyard is planted to both Burgundian and Davis clone Chardonnay. East-facing Hutton and Glenrosa soils, innovative canopy management and low crop levels ensure that the vineyard produces smaller berries with concentrated citrus flavours.

about the harvest: The grapes were harvested from the 8th of February and the 6th of March 2013.

in the cellar : Crushed and pressed immediately after de-stemming, the juice was barrel-fermented in traditional 228-litre French oak barrels (92% new and 8% second fill) from selected Burgundian cooperages (Damy, Chassin and Rousseau).

The barrels were inoculated with a selection of French yeast. A percentage of the wine went through natural fermentation. Differing stylistically from the varietal Jordan Chardonnay, the wine was matured “sur lie” for 13 months, with regular barrel-rolling to accentuate the rich, leesy character.

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