Nine Yards Chardonnay - Jordan

AT A GLANCE

📍 Stellenbosch · 100% Chardonnay
34-year-old vines
9 months on lees

Why we like it

Nine Yards is not simply a richer or more oaked Chardonnay. The selection of barriques from Jordan's most suitable vineyards gives it concentration, while the linear acidity keeps the sip precise and dynamic. We chose it for those looking for a significant Chardonnay, capable of combining volume, freshness, and well-integrated spice, without sliding into excessive softness.

Wine profile

The entry is tense and defined by lime, supported by a clear and linear acidity. The fruit progressively gains volume and fills the mid-palate, while the oak introduces a fragrant spice without overpowering its freshness. The structure is full, but maintains momentum and precision. The finish returns to citrus and spicy notes, with a successful balance between consistency and tension.

The winery's signature

Nine Yards comes from a selection of barriques obtained from the estate's best Chardonnay vineyards. Fermentation takes place entirely in small 228-liter French barrels, 80% new, from selected Burgundy coopers. A portion ferments spontaneously, contributing to the wine's complexity. The time on lees and regular barrel rotations enhance its consistency, while the cool climate of Stellenbosch Kloof preserves that linear, citrusy vein that prevents the wood from becoming dominant.

Food pairing

Its structure and spicy component make it suitable for baked turbot or salmon, seared scallops, porcini mushroom risotto, pumpkin ravioli with butter and sage, and roasted herb chicken. It can also accompany semi-aged soft cheeses. It is more suitable for flavorful and structured dishes than for particularly delicate raw preparations.

Serving

Serve at 11-13 °C. It is advisable to open the bottle about 15-20 minutes before serving. Use a large white wine glass, which allows the aromatic component and consistency of the wine to fully express themselves.

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Technical sheet

Cork: screw cap
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual sugars: 1.8 g/l
Total acidity: 5.7 g/l
pH: 3.35