Waterford Estate
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Waterford Estate,
Drink now,
The fruit for this single-vineyard Chardonnay is sourced from some of the oldest vines in South Africa. The 2016 vintage was particularly dry and warm in the region, but thanks to the Helderberg mountain’s proximity to the ocean, the grapes could cool down at night and retain good acidity. This resulted in a wine with great concentration, lifted by refreshing minerality and a vibrant perfumed nose. On the palate, there’s an abundance of lime and stone-fruit, with a gentle hint of well-judged oak. It’s perfumed and vibrant now but will develop beautifully to 2021.
Stefania Masin - Wine Buyer
Stefania Masin - Wine Buyer
Waterford Estate,
Ready, but will keep,
Beautifully proportioned, this has fine-grained tannins, lively acidity and plenty of matter. Notes of cassis fruit and smoke lead to a dense and concentrated core of dark fruit. Delicious now, it will open up and evolve with time. This would pair well with grilled flat iron steak and other classic red meat dishes. Drink now to 2025.
Katherine Dart MW, Buyer (spring 2019)
Katherine Dart MW, Buyer (spring 2019)
Waterford Estate,
Ready, but will keep,
Waterford was established in 1998 with the intention of producing the very best wines in the country. The 120-hectare wine farm is nestled between the Simonsberg and Heldeberg mountain ranges and 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. Mark Le Roux has now taken over as a winemaker.
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.
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.
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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.