Description
The Waterford Estate The Jem 2014 Magnum is a rare large-format release of one of South Africa’s most acclaimed flagship wines. Produced from eight carefully selected varietals and awarded 97 Points by Tim Atkin MW, this exceptional Stellenbosch blend showcases the elegance, complexity, and longevity that have made The Jem a benchmark of South African fine wine.
Now entering a superb stage of maturity, the 2014 vintage reveals beautifully layered aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, cocoa bean, soft leather, clove, black peppercorn, and subtle charcoal nuances. The palate is remarkably refined, with silky tannins supporting a seamless core of black and red fruit. Notes of cassis, warm spice, and cocoa unfold across a long, polished finish that combines power with finesse.
The magnum format allows the wine to mature more slowly and gracefully than a standard bottle, preserving freshness while developing additional complexity over time. As a result, this 2014 release is drinking beautifully today while still offering many years of evolution ahead.
An outstanding choice for collectors, special celebrations, and fine dining occasions, pairing effortlessly with prime rib, beef fillet, venison, roast lamb, and mature cheeses.
Now entering a superb stage of maturity, the 2014 vintage reveals beautifully layered aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, cocoa bean, soft leather, clove, black peppercorn, and subtle charcoal nuances. The palate is remarkably refined, with silky tannins supporting a seamless core of black and red fruit. Notes of cassis, warm spice, and cocoa unfold across a long, polished finish that combines power with finesse.
The magnum format allows the wine to mature more slowly and gracefully than a standard bottle, preserving freshness while developing additional complexity over time. As a result, this 2014 release is drinking beautifully today while still offering many years of evolution ahead.
An outstanding choice for collectors, special celebrations, and fine dining occasions, pairing effortlessly with prime rib, beef fillet, venison, roast lamb, and mature cheeses.
Each varietal component was vinified separately before maturation for 20 months in 225L French oak barrels, utilizing an equal combination of first-, second-, and third-fill barrels. This careful oak regime provided complexity and structure while allowing the purity of the fruit to remain the focal point.
Following maturation, the final blend was assembled and bottle-aged before release, creating a wine of remarkable integration, balance, and longevity.
Winemaker: Kevin Arnold
Following maturation, the final blend was assembled and bottle-aged before release, creating a wine of remarkable integration, balance, and longevity.
Winemaker: Kevin Arnold
Waterford Estate is situated in the picturesque Blaauwklippen Valley on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in Stellenbosch. Internationally acclaimed for its terroir-driven wines, the estate combines meticulous vineyard management with a philosophy centered on elegance, balance, and age-worthiness. The Jem stands as the pinnacle of that vision.
