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Cabernet Sauvignon    Stellenbosch

Waterford Estate The Jem 2017

The Jem embodies the philosophy of Waterford Estate, reflecting the diversity and unique character of South African people and Winelands. The intricacy of the nose showcases the complexity of The Jem blend, revealing clean Bordeaux-based characteristics of dark and red fruit, intertwined with herbaceous Fynbos, vanilla oak, crushed violets, and clove spice notes that enhance the complexity and allure. The palate harmoniously complements the aromatics with a well-balanced touch. Wrapped in velvety tannins that lend fullness and complemented by natural acidity, which imparts vibrancy and elegance to the enduring mineral finish. The wine presents a classic dry profile, palate generosity, and a texture that fully embodies its heritage.
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Shiraz, 7% Merlot, 6% Mourvedre, 5% Sangiovese, 4% Cabernet franc, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Barbera
Alc: 14.1  RS: 1.5  pH: 3.55  TA: 5.08
Red • Dry • Medium • Herbaceous •
Shiraz    Stellenbosch

Waterford Kevin Arnold Shiraz 2019

The wine’s aromatics reflect the terroir in which it is grown, displaying layered notes of leather, spice, smoked savoury meatiness, and aromatic fynbos.

The palate exhibits vibrant acidity, along with notes of violets and red fruits. The Mourvèdre component adds complexity with charred baking spices such as cinnamon, clove, and cumin.

Refined tannins in the wine serve to balance the acidity and provide texture, while allowing the wine to present a more fruit-forward, elegant finish with depth and complexity.
94% Shiraz, 6% Mourvèdre
Alc: 13.25%  RS: 1.9  pH: 3.7  TA: 4.9
Red • Dry • Full • •
Sauvignon Blanc    Elgin

Waterford Elgin Sauvignon Blanc 2024

A highly focused Sauvignon Blanc, presenting fresh passion fruit, Granny Smith apple, white peach, and guava, with subtle hints of lemongrass. The underlying chalk and slate notes confirm the cool climate origin of the grapes, Elgin. The palate is pristine and precise, with a fine texture from extended lees contact. The finish is long and lingering, culminating in a fruity aftertaste with delicate hints of saline.
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alc: 13.4  RS: 1.98  pH: 3.29  TA: 5.9
White • Dry • Light • Fruity •
With vibrant citrus notes and refreshing minerality, Sauvignon blanc is an ideal partner for seafood like grilled prawns and oysters, and its herbal undertones complement salads with goat cheese or asparagus dishes perfectly.
Chardonnay    Stellenbosch

Waterford Estate Chardonnay Single Vineyard 2020

The golden hue and subtle green undertones denote the warmer vintage of 2020. The nose follows the look of the wine showing a warm welcoming richness with a lemon-curd undertone serving to add interest to the accompanying light toasty notes. The body of the wine is round and balanced with a fresh acidity bringing tension into the wine while the palate shows honey melon and a rounded toasty oak all balanced by a complex zesty minerality.
100% Chardonnay
Alc: 12.2  RS: 1.85  pH: 3.48  TA: 5.41  SO2: 81  FSO2: 28
White • Dry • • Fragrant •
Cream and butter-based dishes, complementing and enhancing the wine’s texture.
Tempranillo    Western Cape

Waterford Rose-Mary 2024

A wine showing aromas of delicate peach, fresh cherry, white floral, and citrus blossom. The fragrant nose flows to an inviting palate of fresh apricot, young nectarine and guava flavours, that finishes with a balanced acidity and a refreshingly low alcohol content. The wine presents a complex minerality and texture in the mid-palate that serves to lengthen the finish.
32% Shiraz, 22% Malbec, 19% Tempranillo, 8% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault, 5% Sangiovese, 1% Grenache
Alc: 11.5  RS: 1.18  pH: 3.52  TA: 5.14
Rose • Dry • Light • Fragrant •
The Rose-Mary, beloved by many as the quintessential summer sipper, embodies a delightful blend of tradition and innovation, paying homage to the past while embracing the future. This versatile wine pairs exceptionally well with a variety of dishes, including pork, poultry, rich fish (such as salmon or tuna), and vegetarian dishes.
Sauvignon Blanc    Western Cape

Waterford Pecan Stream Sauvignon Blanc 2023

A Sauvignon blanc representing the more tropical style. The wine is shaped around fresh fruit aromas such as granadilla (Elgin), pear and guava (Stellenbosch). The palate expresses great purity in fruit, and a softer acidity. 
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alc: 13.7  RS: 2.0  pH: 3.3  TA: 5.9
White • Dry • • Fruity •

A lovely fruit driven and refreshing wine to be accompanied alongside any summer dish.

Cabernet Franc    Stellenbosch

Waterford Pecan Stream Pebble Hill 2021

A unique blend in its class with the use of Italian and Spanish grape varietals. This wine shows off fruit-forward aromatics of violets, cherries and liquorice accompanied by notes of classical cigar box spice. The palate follows the reputation of abundant dark red fruit and a classic tannin structure finishing with a balanced and smooth natural acidity.
Shiraz (13%), Mourvedre (9%), Cabernet Franc (20%), Cabernet Sauvignon (18%), Petit Verdot (6%), Grenache (13%), Malbec (5%), Sangiovese (9%), Tempranillo (2%), Barbera (3%), Merlot (2%)
Alc: 13.2  RS: 1.5  pH: 3.60  TA: 5.1  SO2: 89  FSO2: 28
Red • Dry • Medium • Fruity •
Cabernet Sauvignon    Stellenbosch

Waterford Antigo 2020

The Waterford Antigo takes its name from the colour of the soils in which the specific Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard, that makes up majority of the blend, is planted. Waterford Estate is located on the Helderberg Mountain, which is renowned for producing the best red wines in South Africa, especially Cabernet Sauvignon. The red clay and rich soils of this vineyard bring softer and plush elegant fruit to the aromatics. They also create tannins which are richer softer and sweeter to what we are used to on Waterford Estate.
79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc
Alc: 13.1  RS: 2.4  pH: 3.6  TA: 5.3
Red • Dry • • •
A delicious hearty dish pairs perfectly with this wine, the plush red fruits notes will be perfectly complemented with meaty casseroles and a roast leg of lamb.
Chardonnay    Stellenbosch

Waterford Cap Classique 2017

Created by utilising Méthode Champenoise - the classic method of making champagne - our vintage Cap Classique is made from Chardonnay planted on the Estate and defined by secondary characteristics from extended ageing on its lees and in the bottle. The wine has a distinctive mineral backbone, classic brioche yeasty notes and fine bubble structure.
100% Chardonnay
Alc: 11.9  RS: 6.5  pH: 3.2  TA: 6.6
Cap_Classique • Dry • • •
Cabernet Sauvignon    Stellenbosch

Waterford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Over two decades of producing this Estate wine, the wine is ever increasing in quality and becoming more consistent in expressing the terroir of the Helderberg Mountains. The 2018 vintage shows pure fruit and earthy notes complimented by classical pencil lead-like aromas and a typical dry tannin structure with a seamless balance to the finish. The vintage can be considered classical in style, with a tight tannin structure and fresh acidity. Being a drought vintage the stress on the vines was sure to create more concentrated grapes, packed with flavour and quality

94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet franc,1% Merlot
Alc: 13.33  RS: 1.9  pH: 3.57  TA: 5.2
Red • • Full • •

With the classical earthy and savoury characteristics of the wine along with the dry tannin structure. Classical red meat dishes seasoned with cracked sea salt pair well but also pairs well with other savoury dishes.

Grenache    Stellenbosch

Waterford Estate Grenache Noir 2021

The wine has a ruby-red colour, leading to smoky cherry and vibrant red fruit aromas that build on the base of subtle licorice spice aromatics. The palate reveals vibrant fruit flavours of cherries and cranberries, with a fresh acidity that adds vibrancy to the wine, a result of the cooler vintage. The tannins are refined and soft, serving to balance the acidity and showcase the salinity in the wine.
100% Grenache Noir
Alc: 13.32  RS: 1.4  pH: 3.64  TA: 4.55
Red • • Full • •
Grenache’s versatility is a key factor in its popularity, appeasing all palates no matter the season. This wine excels in its ability to pair well with a wide variety of dishes, including roasted meats, fragrant stews, and Asian flavours, showcasing its exceptional complexity.
Shiraz    Stellenbosch

Waterford Estate Library Collection SP Shiraz 2017

The Helderberg mountain in Stellenbosch is know for making wines with good aging potential. This wine has an intense violet red colour. Inviting warms aromas of earthy berries, crushed violets and ripe plums, the palate follows with similar flavours but perceived as slightly fresher and more elegant than expected from the intensity of the aromatics.
100% Shiraz
Alc: 13.9  RS: 2  pH: 3.58  TA: 4.6
Red • • • •
Chenin Blanc    Stellenbosch

Waterford Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2023

This Chenin Blanc, shows aromas of dried summer fruits and a mineral characteristic that follows to the palate. The older vineyards impart minerality in the wine, that in tandem with the richly layered mouthfeel, serves to enhance the finely textured body. The palate is concentrated and rich, with green fig adding to the character of the wine. The use of concrete egg fermentation and maturation contributes to the complexity, allowing the wine to showcase the pure essence of Chenin blanc fruit.

Evolution after 5 years

The wine’s aroma will begin to reveal nutty, almost honeyed sweetness, supported by the distinctive Chenin Blanc fruit notes on the nose. Meanwhile, the palate retains its richness in terms of texture and minerality. The ageing of our Old Vine Project Chenin Blanc enriches the wine, enhancing its fullness and complexity over time.
100% Chenin Blanc
Alc: 13.31  RS: 1.8  pH: 3.76  TA: 4.8
White • Dry • Full • Mineral •
Chenin blanc is a versatile white wine, making it an excellent companion for a wide range of meals. Whether you’re enjoying a light seafood curry or a walnut and goat’s cheese salad, Chenin blanc is a perfect choice. Its mild acidity and aromatic fruity notes harmonise with spicy elements while also complementing the nutty and creamy components in various dishes.