Waterford Estate The Jem 2014

Name: Waterford Estate The Jem 2014
Brand: The Jem
SKU: 44680

A wine which encompasses our entire philosophy at Waterford Estate, the true reflection of the diversity and fruit on our property. Intriguing aromatics of fresh fruit, wild spice, warmth and complexity complimented by the well layered and integrated tannins to offer an elegant yet long lasting finish that is classically dry and rewarding.

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Shiraz, 14% Cabernet franc, 6% Merlot, 6% PetitVerdot, 4% Mourvedre, 3% Sangiovese, 2% Barbera ]

winery : Waterford Estate

winemaker : Mark Le Roux

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.6 % vol rs : 2.8 g/l pH : 3.46 ta : 5.4 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

2019 Tim Atkin SA Special Report - 96 points

ageing : 19 Months, 32% new 225L French oak barrels Wine

A wine which encompasses our entire philosophy at Waterford Estate, the true reflection of the diversity and fruit on our property.

in the vineyard : Good long winter, but late rains and cold delaying pruning. Great windless conditions experienced during flowering resulted in a high yielding vintage.
February temperatures were extremely hot pushing ripening and this made for a quick harvest especially for white wines. Highest recorded tonnages for Waterford Estate to date. Whites were challenging but the red wines have impressed.

All the components of The Jem blend are from vineyards grown on Waterford Estate. Of the 120 hectare property, 48 hectares of vineyards stretch throughout the property, offering several distinct soil composition and varietal choices. The extreme mountainous region of Helderberg Stellenbosch as well as the close proximity to two oceans provides a warm region by day but a uniquely cool region by night.

in the cellar : 19 Months, 32% new 225L French oak barrels Wine.
Quantity: 2,800 cases

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