Waterford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

A classic Helderberg Cabernet Sauvignon showing characteristic sweet cedar wood, cold stone and light earthy tones with strong violet, red berry and black current fruit. The wine is elegantly structured with a typical tight and dry structure which finishes with great balance and freshness.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc ]

winery : Waterford Estate

winemaker : Mark le Roux

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 13.9 % vol rs : 2.3 g/l pH : 3.59 ta : 5.6 g/l

type : Red body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

ageing : The wine will age and develop harmoniously for 6 to 15 years.

in the vineyard : Winter was cut a little short with temperatures rising quickly in August, the growing season remained warm and dry bringing the harvest dates slightly forward. Moderate to cool conditions during ripening resulted in wines with expressive aromatics and flavours. Exceptional white and red wines from this vintage, very classic in style.

in the cellar : Production Quantity: 117 barrels 19 months, 28% new, 225L French oak barrels

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