De Waal Estate Sauvignon Blanc Stellenbosch RSA

Waterford WATERFORD ESTATE Sauvignon Blanc Stellenbosch RSA from South Africa, Stellenbosch by Waterford Wine Estate Stellenbosch (12 x 75 cl)

Waterford WATERFORD ESTATE Sauvignon Blanc Stellenbosch RSA from South Africa, Stellenbosch by Waterford Wine Estate Stellenbosch (12 x 75 cl)

A full, fruity wine with flavours of ripe plums and cherries; rich with a persistent finish. (12 x 75 cl)

TASTING NOTES A concentrated rich and full wine with flavours of spices, creamy dark fruit and a smoky undertone. The 1999 Shiraz was the Maiden vintage for Uiterwyk Wine Estate, and is the only Shiraz in South Africa made in true Northern Rhône tradition where 5% Viognier is added to develop a softer more fragrant style. IN THE VINEYARD The DeWaal Shiraz is produced from a 25-year-old vineyard grown on gravel and loam soil. This single vineyard only produced 200 cases. IN THE CELLAR The wine received 14 days maceration for optimum extract of flavours and colours from the skins. Maturation for 18 months in 40% new French barriques. (12 x 75 cl)

100% Merlot this red spends 18 months in 225-litre French barriques . The result of this is a deep red coloured wine showing ripe berry flavours with a hint of mint. A rich and full bodied Merlot to enjoy through to the enjoyable finish. De Waal Wine Estate, produced at Uiterwyk Wine Estate, situated in the cool Stellenbosch Hills, has been a De Waal family concern since 1864. The wines combine elegant Old World finesse and abundant New World fruit and was one of the first producers of Merlot in South Africa. The 1984 was the maiden vintage and was considered such good quality that it was chosen to be served to the first class passengers of South African Airways in 1986. (12 x 75 cl)

TASTING NOTES An earnest, serious wine, dark in colour, with flavours of dark chocolate, cherry and spices. IN THE CELLAR Length of Fermentation: 5 days, 14 days maceration Cellar Barrel Maturation: 23 months 225-litre barriques 60% new oak, 40% second fill BLEND INFORMATION 45% Cabernet Franc, 20% Pinotage, 20% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon The 1993 Uiterwyk Estate Wine was the first Cape Blend to be made in South Africa. A Cape Blend is a wine in which Pinotage is the crucial component of the blend. Cabernet Sauvignon adds body and length, Pinotage: fruit and richness, Cabernet Franc: elegance and Merlot contributes softness. (6 x 75 cl)

TASTING NOTES Ink dark wine with intense flavours of rich black plum fruit, cigars, dark chocolate and spiciness. IN THE VINEYARD Location: On warmer north facing slopes Soil Type: Gravel & loam Age of Vines: ñ 55 years Rootstock: R 99 Trellising: Bushvines IN THE CELLAR Length of Fermentation & Maceration: 14 days Cellar Barrel Maturation: 20 months 225-litre French barriques (6 x 75 cl)

Waterford PECAN STREAM Sauvignon Blanc Stellenbosch RSA from South Africa, Stellenbosch by Waterford Wine Estate Stellenbosch (12 x 75 cl)

Classic cabernet sauvignon: the original vines imported from France and planted on resistant rootstocks suited to local conditions. It has an appealing deep purple-ruby colour. On the nose, it is rich and perfumed, with a plush, complex array of chocolate, currant, black cherry and toasty oak aromas. On the palate it is smooth and aromatic, with a vanilla-oak personality that lends a sense of sweetness to the palate. Well-structured and well- balanced. A deeply-flavoured and lingering finish. The wine has excellent maturation potential and is the perfect accompaniment to fine meat dishes, especially roast beef, steak and robust chicken. Beautifully complements mild noble cheeses. Serve at 18º Celsius. (12 x 75 cl)