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.

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.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc ]
winery : Waterford Estate
winemaker : Mark Le Roux
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.1 % vol  rs : 2.4 g/l  pH : 3.6  ta : 5.3 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
2023 Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge - 90 Points

Good winter rains but still below the normal average. Odd warm days during winter but some snowfall during late winter and early spring along with some rain helped dam levels rise. These conditions also prepped for good, even budding to start the growing season. During ripening the odd heat wave was experienced but overall lovely warm days and coolish nights allowed for perfect ripening and earlier picking dates. This resulting in lovely fresh, flavoured and rich wines with relatively low alcohol levels.

in the vineyard : The Cabernet Sauvignon is grown on the red clay soils on the eastern side of Waterford Estate. This site allows for comfortable growing conditions leading to fruit which is plush and fruity with soft gentle tannins.

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