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2014 Waterford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Estate: Waterford Estate

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



Tasting Note:December 24, 2017

Dark ruby red. Very tight on the nose, very dark with some cocoa, dusty dark berries, spices, cocoa and chalky. Heavy tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Dark cherries, cocoa, gravel and a touch green underneath. A little bitter and a touch floral too. Long finish. Needed about an hour plus of air to open up nicely.


Made up of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, and 4% Merlot. Aged for 18 months in 34% new French oak and 182 barrels produced.

Drink Dates:

2019 till 2026.

Rating:

89+ points.

Price Point:

$$ - Purchased from the estate for $23.98, can be found for around $40.00 in the USA.


Tasting Note:December 18, 2017

Third red wine on the wine drive at Waterford. Deep ruby red in appearance. A bit mute with dark flowers, chalkiness and spices. Medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Solid acidity throughout with notes of dark berries, spices and minerality. A touch bitter too. Long finish. This was given a little bit of air before the drive, it needs more.


Made up of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, and 4% Merlot. Aged for 18 months in 34% new French oak and 182 barrels produced.

Drink Dates:

2019 till 2026.

Rating:

90+ points.

Price Point:

$$ - Tasted during the Wine Drive Tasting at the estate with Justin, release price is R295.00 or around $23.98. Has been found in the USA for just under $40.00.