{"product_id":"jordan-nine-yards-chardonnay-2024","title":"Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nine Yards Chardonnay by Jordan Wine Estate is a \u003cstrong\u003estill white wine from Stellenbosch, South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced with \u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. This wine boasts a rich, elegant, and structured profile, capable of expressing the variety's potential at its best thanks to fermentation and subsequent ageing in barrels. On the palate, it is broad, creamy, and textured, distinguished by a sip that blends smoothness with a clear mineral character. Perfect as a structured food wine, it makes a high-impact entry to the table, balancing aromatic power and freshness; ideal for those seeking a complex yet lithe white, far from the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis white wine of excellence originates in the heart of South Africa, more precisely in \u003cstrong\u003eStellenbosch\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prestigious sub-region situated within the \u003cstrong\u003eWestern Cape\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Chardonnay vineyards, with vines approximately thirty-three years old, sit on \u003cstrong\u003edecomposed granite soils\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Hutton and Glenrosa types. This geological matrix imparts a fine and vibrant sapidity to the wine. The area benefits from a temperate Mediterranean climate, constantly cooled by ocean breezes. The parcels, mainly south and east-facing at altitudes between 250 and 280 metres, benefit from morning mists that mitigate seasonal heat, encouraging optimal phenolic ripeness that preserves the grapes' natural acidic backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production of this Chardonnay follows a meticulous process aimed at enhancing structure and aromatic range. In the cellar, vinification begins with de-stemming and a gentle pressing of the grapes. The subsequent \u003cstrong\u003ealcoholic fermentation takes place entirely in French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, some of which are first-fill, using a mixed process that integrates selected yeasts with \u003cstrong\u003espontaneous fermentation conducted by indigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once the fermentation phase is complete, the wine undergoes a period of \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the lees for approximately 9-10 months\u003c\/strong\u003e in the same barrels. During this period, the regular stirring of the fine lees imparts greater creaminess, volume, and profound structural complexity to the wine, defining its definitive stylistic character.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nine Yards Chardonnay 2024 wine proudly represents the flagship of the prestigious family-run \u003cstrong\u003eJordan Wine Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e, a South African winery active since 1993. This wine of international standing comes from vines that are thirty-three years old and expresses a unique stylistic approach, selecting only the finest parcels to achieve the ultimate expression of the terroir. The label boasts the coveted achievement of \u003cstrong\u003eninety-two Robert Parker points\u003c\/strong\u003e and was awarded the glorious \u003cstrong\u003egold medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e for its extreme excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jordan Wine Estate Stellenbosch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47779252502699,"sku":"62611","price":41.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/jordan-nine-yards-chardonnay-2024_62611_1_20eef3f1-c490-423a-b533-de9b59acc88a.webp?v=1790601789","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/jordan-nine-yards-chardonnay-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}