Estate Chardonnay

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

Low winter rainfall and odd warm days during winter. Once the season got going, moderate to cool and windless conditions were experienced, perfect for flowering and fruit set leading to high crop potentials. From November onwards, warm berg wind conditions were experienced throughout, creating stressful ripening conditions. Positive results due to early picking dates ensured lower alcohol wines with ironically good freshness.

Our Waterford Single Vineyard spent 11 months in 100% French Oak Barrels, of which 15% was new. The grapes was whole bunch pressed and barrel fermented, with bâtonnage for 3 months. With the 2019 vintage we did minimal Malolactic fermentation, instead opting for freshness, as the wine had great texture.

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.