Waterford Estate
Waterford Estate
Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc 2018
@Delectable This is 2018 Chenin Blanc.
This is an old vine Chenin. The wine averaged about 40 years.
The nose reveals, wet wool, tropical fruit blend, lemon curd, ripe pineapple, white peach, some lime, soft crisp yet grippy minerality with Jasmine and yellow lilies.
The body is thick and full. wet wool, tropical fruit blend, lemon curd, ripe pineapple, white peach, some lime, honey notes, hint of salted caramel, soft crisp yet grippy minerality with Jasmine and yellow lilies. Beautiful round acidity and rich, lush well polished finish.
This will benefit with five plus years in bottle.
Photos of; the logo art in their tasting room, cellar tasting room, barrel room and Estate vines with beautiful lush green mountains painting the background. — 3 years ago
Archery Summit
Arcus Estate Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2012
12’ Archery Summit Arcus Estate.
Drinking it out of an old Robert Mondavi Waterford Pinot Noir glass. Had to of purchased it over 20 years ago. Had two, broke one. Now it’s Zalto Burg glasses. Getting old!
Wasn’t showing as well or year ago. A short 20 minute decanting & it’s ready!
Color Dark ruby(through to the edge)
Palate-Glowing core of black currant, plum, floral notes. Structured acidity to the bitter end. Excellent depth & a long finish . 10 great years in it. — 4 years ago
Kunin Wines
"Jurassic Park" Zero Sparkling Chenin Blanc
Delightful when sipped from Waterford crystal flutes while watching the new season of Black Mirror by the fire on New Year's Eve. — 5 years ago
Waterford Estate
Kevin Arnold Michael Ian Shiraz 2014
Aged in 20 months in barrel. All used oak. Large & small barrels.
The nose reveals; a touch of funk, sour notes on the fruit, blackberries, blue & purple fruits, black raspberries, black licorice, whiff of herbaceous notes, some white & black pepper, dark rich soils, black cherry cola, crush rocks, soft wood notes with; violets, lavender, red & purple flowers.
The body is medium with firm, tarry, chewy tannins. The fruits are bright and juicy and falls into dusty dark earthiness. Sour notes on the fruit, blackberries, blue & purple fruits, black raspberries, black licorice, whiff of herbaceous notes, some white & black pepper, dark rich soils, sandstone, black cherry cola, crush rocks, dry stones, soft wood notes with; violets, lavender, red & purple flowers. The acidity is high and waterfallish. The finish is leaner, nicely balanced & ripe.
Photos of; the entrance to Waterford, tasting patio, Waterford grounds and large tasting table.
— 3 years ago
Cape Winemakers Guild
Waterford Estate ‘1988 Kept Aside’ Chardonnay 2017
@Delectable Wine this is the 2017 Waterford Estate Cape Winemakers Guild ‘1988 Kept Aside’ Chardonnay.
Our first time every at the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction and we will make sure to come back! (Tasting was on 9/28/18).
Eighth wine at the Friday Auction Tasting for the Cape Winemakers Guild and sixth still white wine. This is made up of 100% Chardonnay by Kevin Arnold from Stellenbosch. Aged for a total of eleven months on the lees with no malolactic fermentation. Only 50 cases produced with 36 being auctioned in 2018. Sadly this was Kevin's last year as a member of the Guild as he has decided to retire.
Light greenish yellow in appearance, seeming insanely young. Creamy nose with some light butter, green tree fruits, and some citrus zest. Medium acidity (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Rich and creamy mouthfeel with some light butterscotch, overripe green apples, peaches and minerality on the back end. Medium plus finish. Drink till 2024.
$$ - Tasted at the Cape Winemakers Auction. Average bid at auction was R3,422.00 ($40.30 a bottle) a case. Highest bid was R4,200.00 ($49.46 a bottle) and lowest bid was R3,000.00 ($35.33 a bottle).
#waterfordestate #chardonnay #stellenbosch
#southafrica #cwgauction #cwg #whitewine
— 4 years ago
Waterford Estate
Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2016
This is an old vine Chardo nnay from 30 year old vines. It spends 9 months in 1-3 year old used oak barrels.
The nose reveals; big butter, buttered popcorn, green apple, old lemon, lime, overripe pineapple, butterscotch, creme brûlée, caramel notes, toast with yellow lilies/flowers.
The body is full, thick and just a touch waxy. Butter, buttered popcorn, green apple, old lemon, lime, overripe pineapple, butterscotch, creme brûlée, caramel notes, honey notes, toast, nice volcanic minerality with yellow lilies/flowers. Big, round wonderful acidity and a rich, lush, well balanced finish that persists.
Photos of; their tasting patio, etched concrete egg, Estate vines and the manmade pond on the property for aesthetics and reserve water vine irrigation. — 3 years ago
Waterford Estate
Kevin Arnold Nadine Shiraz 2015
Leathery ripe red fruits with some nervy pepper notes. Good effort! — 3 years ago
Waterford Estate
The Library Collection Edition: Grenache Blanc 2015
@Delectable Wine this is the Waterford Estate The Library Collection Edition: Grenache Blanc
Last wine to try at the Waterford Estate. Light pale yellow. Light and refreshing nose with white flowers, citrus fruits and melon. Medium plus acidity (6.5/10) and light bodied. Light and fruity on the palate with lots of tropical notes. Medium plus acidity. Drink till 2020. — 4 years ago
Anthony Hughes
A perfect, gentle balance of oak and butter with crisp minerality. — 9 months ago