Description
The Waterford Estate The Jem 2015 is one of the most celebrated vintages ever produced under this flagship label, showcasing the elegance, complexity, and longevity that have made The Jem a benchmark among South Africa’s finest red wines. Crafted from eight varietals and led by Cabernet Sauvignon, it captures both the diversity of the Helderberg terroir and Waterford Estate’s philosophy of balance over power.
The nose is captivating and layered, revealing aromas of dark plum, blackberry, cassis, and rich dark chocolate, intertwined with notes of crushed violets, clove spice, earth, and subtle savoury nuances. On the palate, the wine is beautifully composed, with velvety tannins providing depth and structure while a vibrant natural acidity brings freshness and energy. Layers of dark and red berry fruit unfold seamlessly across the palate, leading to a long, refined finish that is both generous and classically dry.
The outstanding 2015 Stellenbosch vintage is widely regarded as one of the Cape's greatest modern vintages, producing wines of exceptional purity, balance, and aging potential. Now with a decade of bottle age, The Jem 2015 is entering a magnificent drinking window while retaining the structure to continue evolving for many years to come.
A superb match for beef fillet, roast lamb, venison, game dishes, and mature hard cheeses.
The nose is captivating and layered, revealing aromas of dark plum, blackberry, cassis, and rich dark chocolate, intertwined with notes of crushed violets, clove spice, earth, and subtle savoury nuances. On the palate, the wine is beautifully composed, with velvety tannins providing depth and structure while a vibrant natural acidity brings freshness and energy. Layers of dark and red berry fruit unfold seamlessly across the palate, leading to a long, refined finish that is both generous and classically dry.
The outstanding 2015 Stellenbosch vintage is widely regarded as one of the Cape's greatest modern vintages, producing wines of exceptional purity, balance, and aging potential. Now with a decade of bottle age, The Jem 2015 is entering a magnificent drinking window while retaining the structure to continue evolving for many years to come.
A superb match for beef fillet, roast lamb, venison, game dishes, and mature hard cheeses.
Each varietal component was vinified separately before maturation in 225L French oak barrels. The wine spent approximately 20 months in French oak, using a combination of first-, second-, and third-fill barrels to achieve integration, complexity, and balance without overwhelming the fruit.
Following maturation, the final blend was assembled and bottle-aged before release, allowing the wine to develop the seamless texture and complexity that define The Jem.
Winemaker: Kevin Arnold
Following maturation, the final blend was assembled and bottle-aged before release, allowing the wine to develop the seamless texture and complexity that define The Jem.
Winemaker: Kevin Arnold
Waterford Estate is located in the Blaauwklippen Valley on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in Stellenbosch. Renowned for its terroir-driven wines, sustainability focus, and meticulous attention to detail, the estate has earned international acclaim for producing wines that combine elegance, complexity, and exceptional aging potential.
