2013 Waterford Estate Kevin Arnold Shiraz

Estate: Waterford Estate

Region: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, Coastal Region, South Africa

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Tasting Note:December 18, 2017

Second red wine on the wine drive at Waterford. Dark and deep ruby red. A touch of caramel on the nose with a little bit of gamminess, spices and plums. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Rich with lots of layers on the palate with dark berries and spices. Long finish.

Made up of 92% Shiraz, 6% Mourvedre, and 2% Grenache Noir. Aged for 20 months in neutral French oak barrels and 111 barrels produced. This vintage is named after Nadine, Kevin Arnold and his wife, Heather's daughter.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2024.

Rating:

92 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Tasted during the Wine Drive Tasting at the estate with Justin and Dan, release price of most recent vintage is R225.00 or around $18.19. Some vintages can be found for around $34.00 in the USA.

Waterford Estate, Kevin Arnold, Syrah/Shiraz, Red Wine, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, Coastal Region, South AfricaGreg Ballington2013, Waterford Experience, Waterford Estate, Wine Drive, Kevin Arnold, Syrah/Shiraz, Mark le Roux, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, Coastal Region, South Africa, Red Wine, December 2017, $$, 92 Points, Estate VisitComment