Waterford Estate
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Cool, crisp citrus aromas lead to a focused and refreshing palate, with a core of green apple and lime. A fine expression of Elgin Sauvignon Blanc; this wine is harmonious, with an impressively long finish.
Katherine Dart MW, Wine Buyer
Bottle
£16.50
Bottle 6 x 75cl 15cs
Perfumed, with aromas of white peach and lime, and subtle sweet spice. Restrained yet generous, with an abundance of ripe stone fruit, and a rich texture from time in French oak. The soils are comprised of red clay which adds structure to the wine, and large granite deposits, which provide minerality. Drink now, but will thrive with up to 5 years bottle ageing.
Katherine Dart MW, Wine Buyer
Bottle
£22.75
Bottle 6 x 75cl 4cs
Bottle
£28.00
Bottle 6 x 75cl 6cs
Bottle
£29.20
Bottle 6 x 75cl 3cs
Bottle
£30.50
Bottle 6 x 75cl 8cs
Bottle
£94.00
Bottle 6 x 75cl 6cs
Katherine Dart MW - Wine Buyer, June 2017
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Waterford’s flagship wine, this is a generous and naturally complex blend of up to nine different grape varieties, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, which allies intensity and richness with elegance and finesse. Lifted berry fruit and sweet spice play on the lushly layered palate. Seductive and stylish now, it also has the potential to develop.
Bottle 6 x 75cl 3cs
Waterford Estate was established in 1998 with the intention of producing the very best wines in the country. The 120-hectare wine farm, nestled between the Simonsberg and Heldeberg mountain ranges, is a joint venture between Jeremy Ord and Kevin Arnold. Johannesburg-based Jeremy Ord made a fortune in information technology while Kevin Arnold established a reputation as one of South Africa's leading winemakers during his tenure at Rust en Vrede.
Kevin is now joined by the young and dynamic Mark le Roux (pictured). Mark started at Waterford working as an intern in the vineyards. Now as head winemaker, his involvement with the grapes and understanding of the specific plots on the farm is evident in the fresh, clean wines he is producing. The ripe and wonderfully balanced Chardonnay is much sought-after in South Africa and the Cabernet Sauvignon balances structure and ripeness.