Elgin Pinot Noir

Pairs well with delicate food styles of turkey or pork garnished with cherries and earthy components.

Single vineyard – The Waterford range is well known for terroir specific wines. In this case, the Pinot Noir is carefully sourced from a single vineyard in Elgin, the best-suited terroir for the growth of Pinot Noir, with a slightly cooler climate than Stellenbosch. Once the grapes are harvested, they are transported to Waterford Estate for vinification. A very natural approach is followed in order to best express the characteristics of the surroundings of the vineyards. When compared to previous vintages, the 2017 Pinot Noir vintage has a modern edge. The drought meant that the winemaking team had more control over the growth and ripening of the vineyards, helping them to produce a fresher wine.

11 months, 0% new, 300L French oak barrels

Bigger barrels are used, no new oak. The oldest barrel in the cellar is used for this wine. A barrel from 1998, Waterford Estate’s first vintage.

Waterford Estate is situated in the Blaauwklippen Valley on the rolling slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in the well-known Stellenbosch region. Waterford Estate prides themselves in making Fine Wine from carefully selected grapes. Winemaker, Mark Le Roux and viticulturist, David van Schalkwyk both believe a Fine Wine displays the character of its cultivar and a true sense of place. A Fine Wine should reflect the length on the palate, has a complexity of flavours, internal harmony between aromatics and the palate, and balance between its essential components.