Latest Technical Specifications · 2017
Alcohol 14.1%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.08 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Mourvedre, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Barbera
Cabernet Sauvignon50%
Shiraz23%
Merlot7%
Mourvedre6%
Sangiovese5%
Cabernet Franc4%
Petit Verdot3%
Barbera2%
Drinking Window 5-25 years from production
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Second Fill Oak65%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L, 300L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Shiraz, 7% Merlot, 6% Mourvèdre, 5% Sangiovese, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Barbera. All components vinified as individual batches. Blend made approximately 6 months after fermentation and aged for 20 months total with two rackings. Aged in 225L and 300L French oak barrels, 35% new oak. Estate grown on 120-hectare Helderberg Mountain vineyard.
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.1%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.08 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Mourvedre, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Barbera
Cabernet Sauvignon50%
Shiraz23%
Merlot7%
Mourvedre6%
Sangiovese5%
Cabernet Franc4%
Petit Verdot3%
Barbera2%
Drinking Window 5-25 years from production
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Second Fill Oak65%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L, 300L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Shiraz, 7% Merlot, 6% Mourvèdre, 5% Sangiovese, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Barbera. All components vinified as individual batches. Blend made approximately 6 months after fermentation and aged for 20 months total with two rackings. Aged in 225L and 300L French oak barrels, 35% new oak. Estate grown on 120-hectare Helderberg Mountain vineyard.
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.1%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.28 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Barbera, Sangiovese
Cabernet Sauvignon48%
Shiraz22%
Cabernet Franc8%
Mourvedre7%
Petit Verdot6%
Merlot4%
Barbera3%
Sangiovese2%
Drinking Window 5-25 years from production
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Second Fill Oak65%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Shiraz, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Mourvèdre, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 3% Barbera, 2% Sangiovese. All components vinified as individual batches. Blend made approximately 6 months after fermentation and aged for 20 months total with two rackings. Aged in 225L French oak barrels, 35% new oak. Estate grown on 120-hectare Helderberg Mountain vineyard.
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.37%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.64
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Barbera
Cabernet Sauvignon48%
Shiraz22%
Mourvedre9%
Petit Verdot6%
Merlot5%
Cabernet Franc4%
Sangiovese3%
Barbera3%
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Details 33% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33%
Second Fill Oak67%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Shiraz, 9% Mourvèdre, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Sangiovese, 3% Barbera. Aged 22 months in 225L French oak barrels, 33% new. All components from Waterford Estate's 48-hectare vineyard in Stellenbosch.
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.6%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Mourvedre, Sangiovese, Barbera
Cabernet Sauvignon45%
Shiraz20%
Cabernet Franc14%
Merlot6%
Petit Verdot6%
Mourvedre4%
Sangiovese3%
Barbera2%
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 19 months
Oak Details 32% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak32%
Second Fill Oak68%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Shiraz, 14% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Mourvèdre, 3% Sangiovese, 2% Barbera. Production: 2,800 cases. Aged 19 months in 225L French oak barrels, 32% new. Estate grown at Waterford Estate, Stellenbosch.
2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Barbera, Sangiovese
Cabernet Sauvignon42%
Shiraz20%
Merlot14%
Cabernet Franc11%
Mourvedre4%
Petit Verdot3%
Barbera3%
Sangiovese3%
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Blend of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Shiraz, 14% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 4% Mourvèdre, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Barbera, 3% Sangiovese. Production: 32 barrels. Aged in 225L French oak barrels. Estate grown at Waterford Estate, Stellenbosch.
2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.8%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Barbera, Sangiovese
Cabernet Sauvignon45%
Shiraz15%
Cabernet Franc14%
Merlot11%
Mourvedre6%
Petit Verdot4%
Barbera3%
Sangiovese2%
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 21 months
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Second Fill Oak75%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Shiraz, 11% Merlot, 6% Mourvèdre, 14% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Barbera, 2% Sangiovese. Production: 56 barrels. Aged 21 months in 225L French oak barrels, 25% new. Estate grown at Waterford Estate, Stellenbosch.
2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.03%
Residual Sugar 2.49 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.67 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Mourvedre, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Grenache, Barbera
Cabernet Sauvignon39%
Shiraz23%
Merlot18%
Mourvedre7%
Cabernet Franc5%
Malbec3%
Grenache3%
Barbera2%
Drinking Window 10-15 years from release
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak70%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Blend of 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Shiraz, 18% Merlot, 7% Mourvèdre, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, 3% Grenache, 2% Barbera. Production: 56 barrels. Aged 20 months in 225L French oak barrels, 30% new. Estate grown at Waterford Estate, Stellenbosch.
2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Mourvedre, Barbera
Cabernet Sauvignon36%
Shiraz32%
Merlot9%
Cabernet Franc8%
Petit Verdot8%
Mourvedre5%
Barbera2%
Drinking Window 10-15 years from release
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 33.300000000000004% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33.300000000000004%
Second Fill Oak33.300000000000004%
Third Fill Oak33.300000000000004%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Blend of 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Shiraz, 9% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, 5% Mourvèdre, 2% Barbera. Production: 55 barrels. Aged 20 months in 225L French oak barrels with equal portions 1st, 2nd, and 3rd fill. Estate grown at Waterford Estate, Stellenbosch. 2009 vintage described as possibly one of the best of the past 25 years.
2007 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Mourvedre, Sangiovese, Barbera
Cabernet Sauvignon60%
Shiraz15%
Malbec7.5%
Cabernet Franc7.5%
Mourvedre5%
Sangiovese2.5%
Barbera2.5%
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Shiraz, 7.5% Malbec, 7.5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Mourvèdre, 2.5% Sangiovese, 2.5% Barbera. Production: 22 barrels. Aged 20 months in 225L French oak barrels, 40% 1st fill, 60% 2nd fill. Estate grown at Waterford Estate, Stellenbosch. Intensely structured, Cabernet Sauvignon-driven blend.
2006 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Mourvedre, Sangiovese, Barbera
Cabernet Sauvignon60%
Shiraz15%
Malbec7.5%
Cabernet Franc7.5%
Mourvedre5%
Sangiovese2.5%
Barbera2.5%
Drinking Window 2012-2020
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 20 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak70%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Shiraz, 7.5% Malbec, 7.5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Mourvèdre, 2.5% Sangiovese, 2.5% Barbera. Production: 23 barrels. Aged 20 months in 225L French oak barrels, 30% new. Estate grown at Waterford Estate, Stellenbosch. Classic Bordeaux structure with fine-grained, well-integrated tannins.
2005 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Mourvedre, Malbec, Merlot, Barbera, Sangiovese
Cabernet Sauvignon58%
Shiraz12%
Mourvedre11%
Malbec7%
Merlot7%
Barbera3%
Sangiovese2%
Drinking Window 2012-2020
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Shiraz, 11% Mourvèdre, 7% Malbec, 7% Merlot, 2% Sangiovese, 3% Barbera. Production: 31 barrels. Aged in 225L French oak barrels. Estate grown at Waterford Estate, Stellenbosch. Classic Bordeaux structure with fine-grained, well-integrated tannins.
2004 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.73
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Shiraz, Mourvedre, Barbera
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Malbec
Petit Verdot
Shiraz
Mourvedre
Barbera
Drinking Window 2010-2018
Region Stellenbosch
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Aging 19 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Shiraz, Mourvèdre, and Barbera. Production: 31 barrels. Aged 19 months in 225L French oak barrels, 40% new. Estate grown at Waterford Estate, Stellenbosch.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Upper Blaauwklippen Rd, Helderberg Rural, Stellenbosch, 7600
Phone
+27 (0)21 880 5300
Cellarmaster
Mark le Roux