The Waterford Estate Rose Mary 2022 is a beautifully distinctive rosé-style red blend, crafted in a lighter, more aromatic expression that highlights freshness, elegance, and complexity. Named after owner Jeremy Ord’s mother, Mary, this wine is both personal and expressive — a unique take on Shiraz-led blending from the cool-climate vineyards of Elgin.
The aromatics are lifted and vibrant, showing notes of fresh cherry, apricot, citrus blossom, and delicate white florals, with a subtle herbal lift of wild oregano. On the palate, the wine is fresh, bright, and finely textured, with flavors of naartjie, apricot, and young nectarine unfolding gracefully. Its lower alcohol and crisp natural acidity give the wine a light, refreshing feel, while the finish remains long, clean, and quietly complex.
This is an incredibly versatile wine, ideal for al fresco dining, summer meals, charcuterie, light pastas, or Mediterranean-style dishes.
The aromatics are lifted and vibrant, showing notes of fresh cherry, apricot, citrus blossom, and delicate white florals, with a subtle herbal lift of wild oregano. On the palate, the wine is fresh, bright, and finely textured, with flavors of naartjie, apricot, and young nectarine unfolding gracefully. Its lower alcohol and crisp natural acidity give the wine a light, refreshing feel, while the finish remains long, clean, and quietly complex.
This is an incredibly versatile wine, ideal for al fresco dining, summer meals, charcuterie, light pastas, or Mediterranean-style dishes.
Each varietal component was harvested separately at optimal ripeness, with careful attention to preserving freshness and aromatic purity. The grapes were gently handled and fermented in temperature-controlled conditions to retain delicate fruit and floral notes.
The blend was crafted to emphasize lift, balance, and vibrancy, with minimal extraction and a focus on achieving a refined, lighter-bodied style. The final wine reflects both precision blending and the cool-climate influence of Elgin, resulting in a wine that is fresh, expressive, and food-friendly.
Winemaker: Mark le Roux
The blend was crafted to emphasize lift, balance, and vibrancy, with minimal extraction and a focus on achieving a refined, lighter-bodied style. The final wine reflects both precision blending and the cool-climate influence of Elgin, resulting in a wine that is fresh, expressive, and food-friendly.
Winemaker: Mark le Roux
Waterford Estate, in the heart of Stellenbosch, is celebrated for its timeless sophistication and unwavering attention to detail. Winemaker Mark Le Roux crafts wines that express elegance, restraint, and harmony with nature. Expect silky Cabernet Sauvignon, beautifully textured Chardonnay, and aromatic blends that age gracefully. The estate’s philosophy—“celebrating life’s simple pleasures”—shines through every bottle. Explore Waterford Wines and experience one of South Africa’s most revered wine destinations.
