Waterford Estate

Kevin Arnold Michael Ian Shiraz

9.215 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

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.

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.

May 3rd, 2019
Anastasia B

Acid red and black fruit, balanced out with the pronounced pepper, spicy herbs, and earthiness. Powerful yet elegant. Soft tannins. Highly drinkable!

Acid red and black fruit, balanced out with the pronounced pepper, spicy herbs, and earthiness. Powerful yet elegant. Soft tannins. Highly drinkable!

May 10th, 2024
Dave Kluz

Brambly dark fruit. Dense and rich with a spicy finish.

Brambly dark fruit. Dense and rich with a spicy finish.

Jun 6th, 2014
Clint Had

Clint had this 2 years ago

Clint had this 2 years ago

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Fred had this 6 years ago

Mar 21st, 2019
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Martin had this 7 years ago

Jan 2nd, 2018
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Brandon had this 7 years ago

Nov 21st, 2017
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Steve had this 10 years ago

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Andrew had this 10 years ago

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Jim had this 10 years ago

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