Description
The Waterford Estate The Jem 2014 is one of South Africa’s most celebrated flagship blends, crafted as the ultimate expression of the Helderberg terroir and named after estate owner Jeremy “Jem” Ord. Produced from eight carefully selected varietals, this vintage combines power, elegance, and remarkable complexity, showcasing why The Jem has become a benchmark for premium South African wine.
The wine displays a deep ruby colour with a vibrant Morello cherry rim. The nose is beautifully layered, revealing aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, cocoa bean, soft leather, clove, black peppercorn, and subtle charcoal nuances. On the palate, the wine is remarkably polished, with silky tannins supporting a core of ripe black and red fruit. Notes of warm spice, cassis, and cocoa unfold through the mid-palate before leading to a long, refined finish marked by purity, balance, and finesse.
The 2014 vintage is widely regarded as one of the finest releases of The Jem and is drinking beautifully today. With more than a decade of bottle age, the wine has begun to reveal additional layers of complexity while retaining the structure and freshness needed for further cellaring.
A magnificent pairing for beef fillet, lamb, venison, game dishes, and mature hard cheeses.
The wine displays a deep ruby colour with a vibrant Morello cherry rim. The nose is beautifully layered, revealing aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, cocoa bean, soft leather, clove, black peppercorn, and subtle charcoal nuances. On the palate, the wine is remarkably polished, with silky tannins supporting a core of ripe black and red fruit. Notes of warm spice, cassis, and cocoa unfold through the mid-palate before leading to a long, refined finish marked by purity, balance, and finesse.
The 2014 vintage is widely regarded as one of the finest releases of The Jem and is drinking beautifully today. With more than a decade of bottle age, the wine has begun to reveal additional layers of complexity while retaining the structure and freshness needed for further cellaring.
A magnificent pairing for beef fillet, lamb, venison, game dishes, and mature hard cheeses.
Each varietal was vinified separately before undergoing maturation for 20 months in 225L French oak barrels, using an equal combination of first-, second-, and third-fill barrels. This approach provided structure and complexity while preserving the purity and character of the fruit.
Following maturation, the final blend was assembled and bottle-aged before release, allowing the components to integrate seamlessly into a wine of exceptional balance and longevity.
Winemaker: Kevin Arnold
Following maturation, the final blend was assembled and bottle-aged before release, allowing the components to integrate seamlessly into a wine of exceptional balance and longevity.
Winemaker: Kevin Arnold
Waterford Estate is located in the picturesque Blaauwklippen Valley on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in Stellenbosch. Renowned for producing elegant, terroir-driven wines, the estate combines meticulous viticulture with a deep commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship. The Jem represents the pinnacle of Waterford's winemaking vision.
