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Waterford Estate Stellenbosch

'Estate' Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016

750ml
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$75
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Varietal Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon (94%), Petit Verdot (3%), Cabernet Franc (2%), Merlot (1%)(
RS: 2.3 g/l
Cellaring Potential: 8 - 10 years
ABV: 13.90%

Description

Over 2 decades of producing this Estate wine, the wine is ever increasing in quality and becoming more consistent in expressing the terroir of the Helderberg Mountains. Wine shows off pure fruit and earthy notes complimented by a classical pencil lead aromas. A typical dry tannin structure with a seamless balance to finish.
A vintage which will be remembered for drought and heat. Luckily for Waterford’s location on the Helderberg mountain and the near proximity to the ocean, the vineyards could cool down over night. The lack of water resulted in light bunches with tiny berries, great for red wine color and flavor.

The heat also resulted in wines being lower in acidity. Red wines performed exceptionally well.

Winemaker : Mark le Roux
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.

Flavor Profiles

forest floor

Forest floor

pencil shavings

Pencil shavings

plum

Plum

black cherry

Black cherry

In the cellar

About the Winery

Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Widely regarded as the heart of South African fine wine, Stellenbosch is home to some of the country's most acclaimed vineyards and wineries. Nestled between rugged mountains and cooled by ocean breezes from nearby False Bay, the region produces wines of remarkable depth, structure, and elegance. Stellenbosch is especially renowned for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, and Syrah, alongside South Africa's iconic Pinotage. With a winemaking history dating back more than 300 years, Stellenbosch continues to set the benchmark for quality and innovation in the Cape Winelands. Explore our collection of Stellenbosch wines and discover the region that defines South African wine excellence.

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