JordanReserve

2008 Nine Yards

Description

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”!

Jordan Wines are sold under the JARDIN label in North America.

Variety

100% Chardonnay

Vineyards

Situated between 250 – 280m above sea level, this 19 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.

Harvest Date

The grapes were harvested on the 25^th February 2008 at 22.2 – 23°B.

Winemaking

Crushed and pressed immediately after de-stemming, the juice was barrel-fermented in traditional 228-litre French oak barrels (95% new and 5% second fill) from selected Burgundian cooperages (François Frères, Rousseau, Seguin Moreau and Taransaud).  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.

Tasting Notes

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 11^th February 2009.

Analysis

Alc: 13.5%         TA: 6.3g/l         pH: 3.27         RS: 2.7g/l