Second wine at the Reserve Tasting at Waterford with Justin. Deep garnet edges with a ruby core. Dark plums on the nose with spices, light greenery and licorice. Solid acidity and medium tannins (6/10) with a medium body. Well integrated with stewed dark berries and solid minerality on the backend. Long finish. Drink till 2020.
Made up of 95% Shiraz and 5% Mourvèdre. Aged for 17 months in young French oak barrels and 3,500 cases produced.
Second wine at the Reserve Tasting at Waterford with Justin. Deep garnet edges with a ruby core. Dark plums on the nose with spices, light greenery and licorice. Solid acidity and medium tannins (6/10) with a medium body. Well integrated with stewed dark berries and solid minerality on the backend. Long finish. Drink till 2020.
Made up of 95% Shiraz and 5% Mourvèdre. Aged for 17 months in young French oak barrels and 3,500 cases produced.
Dec 19th, 2017
Waterford Estate Kevin Arnold Stellenbosch "Ashleigh Anne Shiraz 2012 is lighter than in previous vintages, more Syrah like spiciness, it is quite "meaty" & animal like, which can easily be confused with brettanomyces character.
Bright, savory and fresh, subtle oaking.
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Waterford Estate Kevin Arnold Stellenbosch "Ashleigh Anne Shiraz 2012 is lighter than in previous vintages, more Syrah like spiciness, it is quite "meaty" & animal like, which can easily be confused with brettanomyces character.
Bright, savory and fresh, subtle oaking.
#southafrica #southafricanwine #miguelchan
Aug 14th, 2016
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
