Tucked away close to the winery, restaurant and bakery, the new luxury suites on Jordan Wine Estate enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the vineyards and Stellenbosch Mountains.
Each suite has spacious interiors that are individually designed and uniquely decorated, making the Jordan Luxury Suites an ideal choice for a unique Winelands getaway. 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.
STORY
Gary and Kathy Jordan have been making world-class wines at this top wine estate since 1993 on a farm with a history going back over 300 years. 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.
From the Jordan hillside vineyards one has spectacular panoramic views of Table Mountain, False Bay and Stellenbosch.
Gary and Kathy worked internationally for two years, refining their high-energy instincts with practical experience. They returned home to build a cellar in 1992.
The following year, the vines were judged ready for making wines that would carry the Jordan name. From that first year it was obvious that a new star had been added to the winemaking firmament.
Continuing success has enlarged the team, with the focus on producing fiercely individual wines that combine the fruity accessibility of the New World with the classic elegance of the old.
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 benefit from their close proximity to both the Indian and Atlantic Oceans and enjoy a mild, Mediterranean climate with a maritime influence. The Jordan philosophy combines the vineyards’ natural assets with innovative management, creating a profound expression of terroir.
Jordan Wine Estate – the perfect Synergy between Soul and Soil.
Beautifully appointed suites with contemporary finishes and furnishings, set on a tranquil working farm, surrounded by vineyards and mountains.
Facilities and services include free Wi-Fi, Egyptian cotton linen, Nespresso coffee machine, room safe, air conditioning, HD LED TV with DSTV satellite options, mini-fridge, hairdryer, en-suite bathroom.
Also there is a veranda with outdoor furniture, the perfect place to sit and enjoy your complimentary bottle of Jordan Estate wine.
Most units have a large, luxurious, free-standing bath in addition to a walk-in shower, king-sized bed, fireplace and separate lounge. This and many more indulgent amenities await the weary traveller.
Lunch or dinner at the Jordan Restaurant is an unforgettable experience where Chef George Jardine’s seasonal menu captivates one with outstanding flavours, textures and techniques.
Enjoy breakfast or an ‘alfresco’ lunch at The Bakery at Jordan followed by a bespoke ‘Synergy between Soul and Soil’ tour of the Jordan vineyards and wine cellar.
Having trained under Michelin starred chef Jean Christophe Novelli in London, George moved to Cape Town in 1997 to open Novelli at The Cellars, before travelling the world to open and work in award winning restaurants in Indonesia, Malaysia and Sydney.
George returned to South Africa in 2006 to open Jardine Restaurant, named in Eat Out’s top ten for six consecutive years, and listed in the San Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurants in 2008 and 2009.
George was also named the Eat Out Johnnie Walker South African Chef of the Year in 2007.
George Jardine’s move to the Jordan Restaurant in 2009 has added substance to Stellenbosch taking over the Gourmet Capital crown of South Africa with no fewer than 4 of the Top 10 restaurants situated in Stellenbosch. The Jordan Restaurant with George Jardine opened in 2009 in a renovated tobacco curing house surrounded by vineyards overlooking a lake below the cellar and tasting room.
George Jardine said: “Jordan Wine Estate has an absolutely stunning setting, and is the perfect place for Louise and me to personally attend to guests, to pamper their palates and de-stress their minds, letting them experience the highest levels of cuisine and service matched to some truly great wines.”
Fine London City dining since 2009, High Timber is the collaboration of Gary and Kathy Jordan from the acclaimed Jordan Wine Estate, and Neleen Strauss who has been burning the restaurant candle in London since 2001; prior to that in Johannesburg.
Called High Timber, which is the name of the ancient London street on which it is sited, the restaurant is close to the St Paul’s Cathedral side of the Millennium Bridge (the famous “Wobbly Bridge”).
South facing sun-drenched terrace with picturesque views of Shakespeare’s Globe, the Tate Modern and The Shard.
High Timber seats up to 70 people, and boasts two private dining rooms one situated within the red wine cellar and the larger room adjacent with glass walls into the red and white wine cellars.
The cellar represents friendships old and new from worldwide wine regions, but a heavy accent on Stellenbosch and surroundings. 20 000+ bottles all chosen with care and expertise by the owners.
The menu is everything you expect from a modern, ethical restaurant.
Honest cooking, great flavours and the Chef’s distinctive South African touch. Treat yourself to the Chef’s homemade biltong, biltong croquettes and rooibos tea smoked salmon.
English red meat leads the way; the menu also features locally sourced fish and top quality vegetarian produce.
Lunch12.00h – 15.00hDinner 18.00h – 22.30h
One of the first signature chef restaurants in the Cape Winelands, the Jordan Restaurant with George Jardine brings top chef George Jardine’s brand of contemporary fare from city to country.
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 it’s doors on the 1st of December 2009.
The focus on the flavours of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients is evident from his kitchen vegetable and herb garden to wine barrel fish smoker and wood-fired oven.
Expect smoky, smouldering country flavours in simple combinations on a contemporary plate – with signature smoked yellowtail, steamed Saldanha mussels, seared ribeye and springbok potroast. The main ingredient is enhanced by smoked garlic, aubergine, fennel, prune or potato puree.
The restaurant houses a selection of the finest seasonal South African cheeses in a walk-in cheese room.
Cheese Room features South African cheeses including blues such as Fairview Blue Rock and Cremalat Gorgonzola, hard cheeses like Klein Rivier Gruyere and Dalewood Huguenot and a selection of seasonal goat’s cheese. Most of cheeses are made by small producers from all over South Africa and are not available in retail outlets.
A trip to the walk-in cheese room to select your own board of artisanal Cape farm cheeses with preserves and breads to enjoy with wine or as a dessert rounds off a spectacular meal. Vintages from Jordan Wine Estate form the cornerstone of the restaurants wine list. The Jordan Restaurant is also a showcase for exclusive vintages of the Jordan Wine Estate Cape Winemakers Guild wines, along with choice wines from other Stellenbosch wineries. Cool and contemporary, the restaurant features a tranquil terrace with stunning views overlooking the vineyards and lake next to the Jordan cellar and tasting room.
Monday - Sunday12.00h - 14.00h
Thursday - SaturdayFrom 18.30h
The Bakery atmosphere is relaxed and fun, evident in the modern, yet simple décor in neutral shades with a splash of red, where visitors can unwind and enjoy the freshly produced fare amongst the aromas of baking bread, pastries and freshly brewed coffee.
Alternatively one may dine ‘al fresco’ on either the lawns or the newly completed wooden deck.
Visitors can choose from a selection of dishes of the day, charcuteries, breads, dips, cheeses and pastries.
Wine list is an ever changing selection of wines to enjoy. It features the excellent wines of Jordan Estate as well as other estates from different wine regions. Also is offered a selection of wines by the glass.
08.00h – 16.00h
Thursday - Saturday08.00h – 18.30h
INSIDE THE CELLAR
The cellar is pure Jordan. An elegant, yet bold fusion of Old and New World architectural ideas. State-of-the-art, practical and functional, the high-tech elements blend easily with the forces of nature.
The cellar is designed around a gravity flow system using natural cooling through recessing the cellar into the slope of the mountain.
Stainless steel fermentation tanks, varying in capacity, enable fruit from individual vineyards to be vinified separately.
Tanks are jacketed with cooling bands to ensure controlled fermentation and storage temperatures.
The barrel-fermented white wines are made according to Classic Burgundian methods. Fermentation takes place in the coolest area of the underground cellar.
Separate barrel cellars are designated for Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz where the wines mature and undergo malolactic fermentation in Bordeaux-shaped barrels.
The Jordan cellar – a perfect environment to transform exceptional fruit into world-class wine.
Book Chameleon Conference Centre for conferences, seminars and team building sessions of your choice. The conference room can seat up to 50 delegates comfortably.
Jordan Restaurant is available for private events for groups of between 20 and 65. The Bakery seats 40 guests, on the deck or inside. It is the perfect venue for baby showers, year-end parties, sundowners or more relaxed functions.
Just outside the picturesque town of Stellenbosch is the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve that covers an area of more than fourteen thousand hectares and is nestled at the base of the Hottentots-Holland Mountains.
There are over 1689 of the best cycling routes in Stellenbosch.
Spier is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa, with a recorded history dating back to 1692.
The Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, located in the historical center of Stellenbosch, is the oldest university botanical garden in South Africa.
The Stellenbosch Village Museum comprises of four houses of historical interest and their gardens. Each of these beautiful homes represents a different period in the architectural development of the town.
Visit tasting room at Jordan Wine Estate. From classic tasting and cellar tours to exclusive vineyard and cellar experience.
JORDAN WINES LUXURY SUITES
Stellenbosch Kloof RoadVlottenbergStellenbosch 7604South Africa