Latest Technical Specifications · 2022
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.35 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Barbera, Tempranillo, Merlot
Shiraz20%
Mourvèdre18%
Cabernet Franc13%
Grenache13%
Cabernet Sauvignon9%
Sangiovese9%
Petit Verdot6%
Malbec5%
Barbera3%
Tempranillo2%
Merlot2%
Drinking Window 2022-2037+
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types old French oak
Barrel Size 225L and 300L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Whole berries fermented in vessels for approximately 18 days. Pressed and moved to selected French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. Blend created at first racking (6 months), with two more rackings during aging to assess oak influence before bottling. Aged 20 months in old French oak barrels (225L and 300L). Sourced from Waterford Estate and hand-selected Stellenbosch vineyards.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.35 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Barbera, Tempranillo, Merlot
Shiraz20%
Mourvèdre18%
Cabernet Franc13%
Grenache13%
Cabernet Sauvignon9%
Sangiovese9%
Petit Verdot6%
Malbec5%
Barbera3%
Tempranillo2%
Merlot2%
Drinking Window 2022-2037+
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types old French oak
Barrel Size 225L and 300L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Whole berries fermented in vessels for approximately 18 days. Pressed and moved to selected French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. Blend created at first racking (6 months), with two more rackings during aging to assess oak influence before bottling. Aged 20 months in old French oak barrels (225L and 300L). Sourced from Waterford Estate and hand-selected Stellenbosch vineyards.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.2%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Barbera, Tempranillo, Merlot
Cabernet Franc20%
Cabernet Sauvignon18%
Shiraz13%
Grenache13%
Mourvèdre9%
Sangiovese9%
Petit Verdot6%
Malbec5%
Barbera3%
Tempranillo2%
Merlot2%
Drinking Window 2021-2036+
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types old French oak
Barrel Size old French oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Whole berries fermented in vessels for approximately 18 days. Pressed and moved to selected French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. Blend created at first racking (6 months), with two more rackings during aging to assess oak influence before bottling. Aged in old French oak barrels. Sourced from Stellenbosch vineyards.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Grenache, Sangiovese, Malbec, Tempranillo
Shiraz23%
Mourvèdre21%
Cabernet Franc12%
Cabernet Sauvignon11%
Petit Verdot8%
Grenache8%
Sangiovese6%
Malbec5%
Tempranillo5%
Drinking Window 2020-2035+
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types old French oak
Barrel Size old French oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Whole berries fermented in vessels for approximately 18 days. Pressed and moved to selected French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. Blend created at first racking (6 months), with two more rackings during aging to assess oak influence. Aged in old French oak barrels and vats. Shiraz-led blend from Stellenbosch vineyards.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Grenache, Malbec, Sangiovese, Tempranillo
Shiraz23%
Mourvèdre21%
Cabernet Franc12%
Cabernet Sauvignon11%
Petit Verdot8%
Grenache8%
Malbec6%
Sangiovese6%
Tempranillo5%
Drinking Window 2019-2034+
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types old French oak
Barrel Size old French oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Whole berries fermented in vessels for approximately 18 days. Pressed and moved to selected French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. Blend created at first racking (6 months), with two more rackings during aging to assess oak influence. Aged in old French oak barrels and vats. Shiraz-led blend from Estate and greater Stellenbosch region vineyards. Vintage characterized by drought stress, tiny concentrated berries, cool dry summer conditions with earlier picking dates resulting in fresh, flavored rich wines with relatively low alcohol.
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 4.96 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Merlot
Shiraz
Mourvèdre
Tempranillo
Sangiovese
Merlot
Drinking Window 2018-2033+
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types old French oak
Barrel Size 225L and 500L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Whole berries fermented in vessels for approximately 18 days. Pressed and moved to selected French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. Blend created at first racking (6 months), with two more rackings during aging. Aged in old 225L and 500L French oak barrels. Prominently Shiraz-led blend from Waterford Estate and Stellenbosch region vineyards. Vintage characterized by severe drought, low winter rainfall, moderate to cool conditions, warm berg winds during ripening, and early picking resulting in lower alcohols with good freshness.
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Merlot
Shiraz
Mourvèdre
Tempranillo
Sangiovese
Merlot
Drinking Window 2017-2032+
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types old French oak
Barrel Size 225L and 500L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Whole berries fermented in vessels for approximately 18 days. Pressed and moved to selected French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. Blend created at first racking (6 months), with two more rackings during aging. Aged in old 225L and 500L French oak barrels. Shiraz-led blend with forward fruit aromatics of violet, cherries, and licorice with classical cigar box spice notes. Vintage characterized by low winter rains, perfect growing conditions, moderate temperatures, lack of heat waves, and healthy vineyards producing smaller berries with great concentration. Wines extremely classical in style with firm tannin structures and lovely acidities.
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Merlot
Shiraz
Mourvèdre
Tempranillo
Sangiovese
Merlot
Drinking Window 2016-2031+
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types old French oak
Barrel Size 225L and 500L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Whole berries fermented in vessels for approximately 18 days. Pressed and moved to selected French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. Blend created at first racking (6 months), with two more rackings during aging. Aged in old 225L and 500L French oak barrels. Shiraz-led blend with forward fruit aromatics of violet, cherries and licorice with classical cigar box spice notes. Vintage characterized by drought and heat; light bunches with tiny berries producing great colour and flavour; wines lower in acidity with exceptional drinkability.
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Merlot
Shiraz
Mourvèdre
Tempranillo
Sangiovese
Merlot
Drinking Window 2015-2030+
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types old French oak
Barrel Size 225L and 500L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Whole berries fermented in vessels for approximately 18 days. Pressed and moved to selected French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. Blend created at first racking (6 months), with two more rackings during aging. Aged in old 225L and 500L French oak barrels. Shiraz-led blend with forward fruit aromatics of violet, cherries and licorice with classical cigar box spice notes. Sourced from Stellenbosch and Elgin. Vintage characterized by early spring temperatures rising quickly in August, warm and dry growing season with harvest dates slightly forward, moderate to cool ripening conditions producing expressive aromatics and flavours in a very classic style.
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.1%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 4.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Merlot
Shiraz
Mourvèdre
Tempranillo
Sangiovese
Merlot
Drinking Window 2014-2029+
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types old French oak
Barrel Size 225L and 500L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Whole berries fermented in vessels for approximately 18 days. Pressed and moved to selected French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. Blend created at first racking (6 months), with two more rackings during aging. Aged in old 225L and 500L French oak barrels. Shiraz-led blend with forward fruit aromatics of violet, cherries and licorice with classical cigar box spice notes. Sourced from Stellenbosch and Elgin. Vintage characterized by good long winter with late rains and cold delaying pruning, windless conditions during flowering resulting in high yield vintage, extremely hot February temperatures pushing ripening with quick harvest. Highest recorded tonnages for Waterford Estate. Red wines impressed.
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Merlot
Shiraz
Mourvèdre
Tempranillo
Sangiovese
Merlot
Drinking Window 2013-2028+
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types old French oak
Barrel Size 225L and 500L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Whole berries fermented in vessels for approximately 18 days. Pressed and moved to selected French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. Blend created at first racking (6 months), with two more rackings during aging. Aged in old 225L and 500L French oak barrels. Shiraz-led blend with forward fruit aromatics of violet, cherries and licorice with classical cigar box spice notes. Sourced from Stellenbosch and Elgin.
2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.67
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Merlot
Shiraz
Mourvèdre
Tempranillo
Sangiovese
Merlot
Drinking Window 2012-2027+
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types old French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. Whole berries fermented in vessels for approximately 18 days. Pressed and moved to selected French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. Blend created at first racking (6 months), with two more rackings during aging. Aged in old 225L French oak barrels. Shiraz-led blend with forward fruit aromatics of cherries and plums accompanied by leather spice and cloves. Palate shows abundant dark red fruit and classic tannin structure with balanced natural acidity. Sourced from Stellenbosch and Elgin. Production: 7402 cases.
2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Merlot, Sangiovese, Grenache, Mourvèdre
Shiraz
Merlot
Sangiovese
Grenache
Mourvèdre
Drinking Window 2011-2026+
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types old French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Aged in old 225L French oak barrels. Shiraz-led blend with aromas of intense leather spices, bitter cherry and cloves. Palate expresses dark and red fruit with classic dry tannin structure followed by fresh finish. Maintains characteristic medium bodied style while portraying the richness of the 2011 vintage. Production: 10,610 cases. Sourced from Western Cape.
2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Sangiovese, Grenache
Shiraz
Mourvèdre
Sangiovese
Grenache
Drinking Window 2010-2025+
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Aged in 225L French oak barrels with restraint of oak use contributing to crimson color. Aromas of intense leather spices, bitter cherry and cloves. Palate expresses abundant red fruit flavors with classic dry tannin structure followed by fresh finish. Production: 10,833 cases. Sourced from Western Cape.
2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Sangiovese, Barbera
Syrah
Grenache
Mourvèdre
Sangiovese
Barbera
Drinking Window 2009-2024+
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types old French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Aged in old 225L French oak barrels with restraint of oak use contributing to crimson color. Aromas of intense Indian spices, bitter cherry and cloves. On palate shows abundant red fruit flavors with classic dry tannin structure and fresh finish. Production: 14,910 cases. Sourced from Western Cape.
2008 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.67
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Sangiovese, Barbera, Merlot, Tempranillo
Shiraz
Grenache
Mourvèdre
Sangiovese
Barbera
Merlot
Tempranillo
Drinking Window 2008-2023+
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types old French oak
Barrel Size 225L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details 7 varietal blend aged 12-16 months in old 225L French oak barrels. Aromas of leather and dark spices with ripe bitter cherry fruit. Palate is classically dry with medium tannin structure and naturally high acid to finish of fresh. Sourced from Stellenbosch.
2007 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Mourvèdre
Shiraz90%
Mourvèdre10%
Drinking Window 2007-2022
Region Stellenbosch
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Maceration 18 days
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types old French oak and American oak
Barrel Size old French and American oak barrels
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details 90% Shiraz, 10% Mourvèdre blend aged in old French and American oak barrels. Dark chocolate and vanilla aromas giving way to dark berry fruit. Well balanced with soft, well integrated tannin structure. Made for easy drinking and not for aging. Sourced from Stellenbosch.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Upper Blaauwklippen Rd, Helderberg Rural, Stellenbosch, 7600
Phone
+27 (0)21 880 5300
Cellarmaster
Mark le Roux