Complex red and dark fruit, earthiness, and a cold stone character lead the aromatics of this Stellenbosch Shiraz, accompanied by plum fruit and subtle leathery spice undertones. Natural acidity and classic granular tannins are very characteristic of the style and nature of this Stellenbosch Shiraz.
This vintage is named after Katherine Leigh, the youngest daughter of Jeremy and Leigh Ord.
This vintage is named after Katherine Leigh, the youngest daughter of Jeremy and Leigh Ord.
Planted on the rockiest sandstone slopes of Waterford Estate in 2005, this vineyard benefited from a growing season shaped by an early rise in temperatures after a slightly shortened winter. The season remained warm and dry, which brought the harvest dates slightly forward.
Moderate to cool conditions during ripening resulted in wines with expressive aromatics and flavors. The vintage produced exceptional white and red wines that are classic in style, with tight, dry tannin structures that give them excellent aging potential.
No new wood is used in the making of this wine. Whole-bunch fermentation and gentle extraction methods, using pump-overs only, help bring out the purity of the wine.
Winemaker: Kevin Arnold
Moderate to cool conditions during ripening resulted in wines with expressive aromatics and flavors. The vintage produced exceptional white and red wines that are classic in style, with tight, dry tannin structures that give them excellent aging potential.
No new wood is used in the making of this wine. Whole-bunch fermentation and gentle extraction methods, using pump-overs only, help bring out the purity of the wine.
Winemaker: Kevin Arnold
Waterford Estate was established in 1998 with the intention of producing the very best wines in the country. Being based on the Helderberg Mountain, in Stellenbosch, the Estate excels in producing Red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, the main two blending components in their Flagship The Jem. They chose to use only half of the total 120 hectares of their land for the planting of vines in order to preserve and protect the natural fauna and flora. The Waterford Way is a philosophy that celebrates prosperity, life, food, wine, family and friends, and guides all that they do at Waterford Estate.
