Wine Composition
96% Shiraz & 4% Mourvèdre
Winemakers Comments
Lovely aromatics of delicate violets, dark plum fruits and licorice notes. Layered into the aromatics, there are subtle notes of earthiness and leather spice, brought in by the Mourvedre component. The palate follows the aromatics of the nose with similar violet and earthy spice notes. The wine shows generosity for a vintage known for more elegant and finely textured wines. The tannins present are soft and granular with a fruit forward finish due to the use of strictly older barrels for ageing.
Awards
Tim Atkin | 93 points
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
13.9%
TA
4.9 g/l
pH
3.68
RS
1.5 g/l
Vintage
Low winter rainfall and odd warm days during winter. Once the season progressed, moderate to cool and windless conditions were experienced. The result was perfect for flowering and fruit set, leading to high crop potentials. From November onwards, warm berg wind conditions were experienced throughout, creating stressful ripening conditions. Apart from being a warm vintage the wines show good freshness and elegance.
Winemaker
Name - Mark Le Roux
Winery
Waterford Estate is situated in one of the world's most visually arresting pockets of paradise. Nestled in the picturesque Blaauwklippen Valley, in the world-renowned Stellenbosch region, this 120-hectare property boasts ancient citrus groves, rolling lawns, water features and fragrant lavender beds.
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