Estate Chardonnay

Pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna, etc.), vegetarian, poultry, cheese and savoury pastries.

2017 has been noted as one of the great vintage years in our region. Drought conditions prevailed, but temperatures remained moderate-to-cool throughout the season. This resulted in optimal maturation of fruit, but no signs of warmth in the wines. The wines are extremely classical in style, showing tension in the firm and concentrated tannin structures. The cooler conditions also brought about great freshness and purity within the wines.

9 months, 24% new oak, fermented in 300L French oak barrels.

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.