Jardine teams up with Jordan to launch The Restaurant at Jordan

Gary and Kathy Jordan, Neleen Strauss and George Jardine

Gary and Kathy will also source a selection of leading Bordeaux and Burgundies from close contacts in the French winemaking community.

Gary Jordan, co-owner of Jordan Wine Estate, said: “George is quite rightly recognised as one of the finest chefs in South Africa, and we are delighted to be working with him and his wife Louise on such an exciting project.

“We have been making wines to be served with great food for nearly 20 years, so opening a restaurant on the grounds is a natural progression for us and we are looking forward to showcasing the best of Jordan Wine Estate to our customers.”

George Jardine said: “The estate has an absolutely stunning setting, and is the perfect place for Louise and me to personally attend to our guests, to pamper their palates and de-stress their minds.

We have built in a huge wood-fired oven and custom-built char grill which will allow us to cook with different wood and vine coals and create some memorable dishes. This will be a fantastic experience for our customers, where they can experience the highest levels of cuisine and service matched to some truly great wines.”

Lunch
Opening Hours 12h00 – 15h00
Tuesday to Sunday from December to March
Wednesday to Sunday from April to November

This will be relaxed, where guests come early and spend the whole afternoon indulging in the dining experience and enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

Dinner
Thursday and Friday nights only

Dinner will be a gastronomic experience, providing the opportunity for George and Louise to wow their guests. A selection of two tasting menus will be offered, one for meat and fish lovers and one for vegetarians. Booking will be essential.

About Jordan Wine Estate
Surrounded by spectacular panoramic views of Stellenbosch and Cape Town, Jordan Wine Estate has been producing world-class wines since 1993, and is considered amongst South Africa’s best wineries.

Recent awards include the 2005 Cobblers Hill Bordeaux Blend scoring 5 stars in the 2010 John Platter Wine Guide, the 2006 Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay winning the trophy for Best Chardonnay at the 2008 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show and the Mission Hill Trophy for Best Chardonnay at the 2007 International Wine and Spirit competition in London for the 2006 Jordan Chardonnay, along with Gold Medals for the Cobblers Hill Bordeaux Blend and the Jordan Nine Yards Chardonnay. The 2006 Jordan Cape Winemakers Guild Chardonnay also scored 5 stars in the 2009 John Platter Wine Guide

About George Jardine
George Jardine is the award winning chef patron of Jardine Restaurant in Cape Town and Jardine Bakery.

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, which has since become the only South African restaurant to be named in Eat Out’s top ten for three consecutive years, and was 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 will continue to oversee dinner at Jardine from Monday – Wednesday as well as Saturday night. His head chef, Eric Bulpitt will lead the Jardine Restaurant team ensuring that Jardine Restaurant remains an internationally acclaimed culinary destination.