JordanReserve
2010 Nine Yards Chardonnay
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”!
Variety
100% Chardonnay
Vineyards
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.
Harvest Date
The grapes were harvested on the 3rd – 8th March 2010 at 22.1 – 23.6°B.
Winemaking
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.
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.
Analysis
Alc: 14.5% TA: 6.7g/l pH: 3.27 RS: 3.3g/l