About The Winelands welcomes Sjaak Nelson, winemaker at Jordan Wine Estate, situated in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Sjaak has proved himself year after year with producing award-winning wines with owners Gary & Kathy Jordan for more than 20 years. Listen to the chat below:-
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About Jordan Wine Estate
Gary and Kathy Jordan have been making world-class wines since 1993 on a farm with a history going back over 300 years. He’s a geologist, she’s an economist – together this husband and wife team is a phenomenon. Gary’s parents, Ted and Sheelagh, bought the 146 hectare Stellenbosch property in 1982, and embarked on an extensive replanting programme, specializing in classic varieties suited to the different soils and slopes. In 1992, Gary and Kathy returned to South Africa after a two-year stint working overseas and the following year it was decided that wines that would carry the Jordan name.
JORDAN WINE ESTATE – The perfect Synergy between Soul and Soil
The Jordan philosophy is simple: Success begins in the vineyards
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.
Jordan MCC
The Jordan Blanc de Blancs Methodé Cap Classique 2015 is the first vintage release which is available exclusively from the estate, in limited quantities and not be found in any other restaurant or retailer in South Africa.
Have you experienced our “Reserve Wine Tasting”? This is an ultimate expression of the Jordan terroir. A tasting of the Blanc de Blancs Méthode Cap Classique, Nine Yards Chardonnay, Cobblers Hill Bordeaux Blend and the Sophia. All wines are enjoyed in specially selected Riedel glasses.
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Dine at Jordan
The Jordan Restaurant with Highly acclaimed chef George Jardine. The Jordan Restaurant is located next to the estate’s tasting room and seat up to 80 guests, either indoors or outside on the patio, opened its doors on the 1st of December 2009. George Jardine’s menu focuses on local and seasonal ingredients sourced from South Africa’s best suppliers and producers. BOOK HERE
The successful synergetic relationship between Gary and Kathy Jordan of Jordan Wine Estate and Jordan Restaurant, operated by George and Louise Jardine has been further strengthened with the opening of The Bakery at Jordan. MORE INFO HERE
Stay at Jordan
Beautifully appointed suites with contemporary finishes and furnishings, set on a tranquil working farm, surrounded by vineyards and mountains.
Book the Chameleon Conference Centre for conferences, seminars and team-building sessions of your choice.
Situated 25 minutes from Cape Town International airport and 10 minutes from Stellenbosch, Jordan is a working wine estate that has been transformed to become one of the leading estates in South Africa. Set at the top of the Stellenbosch Kloof Road, the estate offers tranquillity and a place to escape the humdrum of the world to concentrate on the task at hand. Whether it be an annual AGM, training, presentation or meeting, our conference room is flexible to accommodate all formats.
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