Jordan “Nine Yards” 2022

Gary and Kathy Jordan have been making world-class wines since 1993 on a farm with a history going back over 300 years. Gary’s parents, Ted and Sheelagh, bought the now 164-hectare Stellenbosch property in 1982, and embarked on an extensive replanting programme, specializing in classic varieties suited to the different soils and slopes.

From the Jordan hillside vineyards, one has spectacular panoramic views of Table Mountain, False Bay and Stellenbosch. Gary and Kathy worked internationally for two years, refining their high-energy instincts with practical experience. They returned home to build a cellar in 1992.

Unique by nature’s design, the Jordan slopes face north, south, east, and west, with vineyards lying at differing altitudes from 160m to 410m above sea level. The vineyards with their close proximity to both the Indian and Atlantic Oceans benefit from coastal fog and cool breezes. A mild Mediterranean climate with a maritime influence minimizes the risk of frost damage. The soils at Jordan have evolved from 600 million-year-old Cape Granite, and range from deep, well-drained clay-loam to gravelly and sandy duplex soils situated on clay.

The ultimate expression of Jordan Terroir, the Nine Yards Chardonnay is made in a reserve style from their best vineyard site; thirty-two year old vines planted on east-facing slope, 250m to 280m above sea level in decomposed granite. Stylistically different to the Jordan Chardonnay, with this wine they went “The whole nine yards”!