The Jordan philosophy is simple: Success begins in the vineyards
Exceptional wines are made possible by careful management of the farm’s extensive natural assets through innovative canopy management and selecting varieties and clones specifically suited to the various soils and slopes.
Unique by nature’s design, the Jordan slopes face North, South, East, and West, with vineyards lying at differing altitudes from 160 to 410 m 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 Jordan philosophy combines the vineyards’ natural assets with innovative management, creating a profound expression of terroir.
East-facing
The rare east-facing aspects are home to our award-winning whites and carefully nurtured by the cooler morning sun. Partly defined by seams of white quartz stones and black tourmaline-rich granite interspersed between the vines.
Unoaked Chardonnay
Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
Nine Yards Chardonnay
West-facing
The afternoon sun ripens our red grape varieties perfectly whilst retaining the refreshing acidity which is helped along by the Atlantic Ocean breeze. Mineral-rich soils and tin-bearing gravels provide the texture in the wines from this slope.
The Prospector Syrah
Cobblers Hill
Sophia
South-facing
The south-facing slopes are the highest on the estate, reaching out at an altitude of 1345 feet to capture the cool breeze of the False Bay Ocean. Very deep soils with
Glenrosa gravel on top and Hutton and Clovelly soil forms further down.
Cold Fact Sauvignon Blanc
The Outlier Sauvignon Blanc
Inspector Peringuey Chenin Blanc
The Real McCoy Riesling
Mellifera Natural Sweet
North-facing
Our north-facing slopes are exposed to the trajectory of the sun and protected from any wind, lending itself to heat-resistant grape varieties. Much shallower soils that are gravelly and retains heat very well.
Long Fuse Cabernet Sauvignon
Black Magic Merlot
Assyrtiko – NEW ADDITION