Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2006

Gold Medal (Best in Class) at the 2007 International Wine and Spirit Competition
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 on the 3rd January 2007.

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variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]

winery : Jordan Wine Estate

winemaker : Gary & Kathy Jordan

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.58 % vol rs : 2.4 g/l pH : 3.41 ta : 5.9 g/l va : 0.74 g/l so2 : 34 mg/l fso2 : 20 mg/l

type : White style : Dry body : Full taste : Fruity wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

in the vineyard : Situated between 250 â€“ 280m above sea level, this 18 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 on the 25th February 2006 at 23.5 ÂºBalling.

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