Waterford Estate
Waterford Estate
Antigo Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2020
Nice
2 bottles. Deep. Cherries — 2 years ago
Waterford Estate
Elgin Sauvignon Blanc 2017
A very mineral forward SB! I’m into it. — 7 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.
— 7 years ago
Waterford Estate
Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon
Very smooth and balanced. It goes very well with beef — 8 years ago
Thierry et Pascale Matrot
Charmes Meursault 1er Cru Chardonnay 2015
That Friday night at Waterford with Alan, Marie, and Chris W. A night for the books. Chilled in the snow! — 8 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. — 8 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. — 7 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).
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— 8 years ago
Waterford Estate
Kevin Arnold Robert Charles Shiraz 2008
Excellent, beautiful age — a year ago
Waterford Distillery
Single Farm Origin Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Makes the red spot taste like green spot — 2 years ago
Waterford Distillery
Single Malt 2nd Release Sheetstown
Day 13 of the 2022 Whisky Advent calendar. Vanilla and fruity caramel. Toasty butterscotch comes through also. Nice roundedness and density. — 3 years ago
Waterford Estate
Stellenbosch Grenache Noir 2017
The 2017 Grenache is made 30% in concrete egg and 70% in used oak.
The nose reveals; spicy, red & blue fruits. Beautiful, ripe fruit with very pronounced beautiful florals. Leaner blackberries, sour dark cherries, blue fruits, strawberries, dark, rich soils, dry crushed granite soils, vanillin notes with bright, strong red and blue florals.
The body is lean for Grenache. It’s starts with bright red & blue fruits and slides into dark, medium intensity spices. Lean and almost burgundy in style. Blackberries, sour dark cherries, blue fruits, strawberries, dark, rich soils, dry crushed granite soils, vanillin notes with bright, strong red and blue florals. The acidity is magnificent. The finish is very well balanced, ripe and polished.
Photos of; the entrance to Waterford, fireplace in their tasting room, stainless steel tanks hanging from the ceiling with walkways (saves some money of not building a complete floor while maintaining gravity flow) and their numerous olive trees. — 7 years ago
Waterford Estate
Kevin Arnold Nadine Shiraz 2015
Leathery ripe red fruits with some nervy pepper notes. Good effort! — 7 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. — 8 years ago
Waterford Estate
Single Vineyard Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2015
Second white wine on the wine drive at Waterford. Light greenish yellow. A little creamy on the nose with notes of apples and citrus fruits. Richer than the last. Solid acidity on the palate (6.5/10) and medium to medium plus body. Fresh palate with apples and citrus fruits. A touch creamy mouthfeel in the palate. Long finish. Drink till 2022.
Aged for 9 months in 24% new French oak barrels and 3,250 cases produced. — 8 years ago
Charles Duncan
With Roger & Kathy Horn and Liam Charlton — 8 months ago