Rhône theme
Timed Online Auction, 30 January - 10 February 2025
Rhône - South Africa
About the SessionOver the past decade South African Rhône-style offerings have witnessed an explosion in popularity, led by the Swartland in the 2010s and subsequently spreading across the Cape.
ZAR 3 200
About this Item
With an eye for excellence and a passion for South Africa, Waterford Estate, in the Blaauwklippen valley on the slopes of the Helderberg, strives to craft exceptional wine vintage after vintage. Here, in the 'golden triangle' of Stellenbosch, renowned for its favourable terroir for producing world class, structured reds – notably Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, Waterford Estate has grown into a luxury brand for fine wine.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
'Lovely dark notes on 2009 (berries, olive) along with cedary element (but no new barrels used) that should integrate with the few years needed for this powerful, assertive wine to relax. Strong tannins now slightly drying, beneath sweet fruit & rich but fine-grained texture. Has 10% mourvèdre.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2013 4,5*
'Kevin Arnold's Shiraz has lovely aromas of tobacco leaf and ginger spice, with sweet red fruits, hints of violet and rose petal, integrated tannins, sweet vanilla oak and a long finish. The Mourvèdre adds a little muscle on the back palate.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2013, 93/100
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