Wine Composition
100% Chenin Blanc
Winemakers Comments
The color has a lovely soft yellow/green hue. The main aromas are white pear and pithy grapefruit, followed by elements of peach pip, light honeycomb and soft floral notes. The mouth-feel is layered and smooth but holds a tremendous amount of mineral flavor and depth. The concrete egg fermentation drives purity and minerality which creates a lovely fresh and soft “sweet fruit” finish, on the palate.
Awards
Tim Atkin | 93 points (2019)
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
13.5%
TA
5.4 g/l
pH
3.6
RS
2.6 g/l
Vinyard
The wine is made up from using 2 different “old vine” vineyards in Stellenbosch. The oldest planted in 1966 and the second one being planted in 1974. Both vineyards are bush vines which add great complexity to Chenin blanc.
Vintage
Good winter rains but still below the long term average. We experienced a few odd warm days during winter as well as snowfall during late winter / early. The rain helped with the increase of dam levels. These conditions also prepped for good, even budding to start the growing season. During ripening, an odd heat wave was experienced. Overall lovely warm days and cooler nights allowed for perfect ripening and earlier picking dates. This resulting in lovely fresh flavored and rich wines with relatively low alcohol levels.
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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