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Jordan Reserve Nine Yards Chardonnay 2011

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.

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Gary & Kathy Jordan
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 2.6 g/l  pH : 3.33  ta : 6.8 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
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
in the vineyard : The ultimate expression of Jordan terroir. 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"!

Situated between 250 - 280m above sea level, this 21 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 22nd February - 2nd March 2011 at 22° - 23.4° B.
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 Demptos). 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 12 months, with regular barrel-rolling to accentuate the rich, leesy character.
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