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Online-Only Auction, 31 May - 7 June 2021
Wine - Stellenbosch Theme
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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, Waterford Estate has grown into a luxury brand for fine wine.
On release, the 2004 was South Africa’s most expensive wine and a decade later, this 7-variety blend is a stellar example of one of Stellenbosch’s greatest vintages ever.
Critics Ratings
‘Flagship from the Estate’s 11 black grapes - Italian, Spanish and French - most planted since 1999; dark, brooding 2012 packed with juicy berry fruit and savoury spice, 30% new oak in harmonious support. Rich, lithe and deeply alluring, a wine for the long haul.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2018, 5* (95/100)
‘Cabernet Sauvignon accounts for 42% of this unique, top-end cuvée, with seven other French and Italian varieties completing the blend. One of the best Jems yet, it’s elegant, foral, focused and poised, with seamless integration of the many components. Asian spices, fine-grained tannins and refreshing acidity are brilliantly combined. Drink 2016-24.’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2016, 95/100
Provenance
Wine Cellar Private Client
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