Waterford Estate Library Collection Cabernet, 750ml
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From the high slopes of Helderberg Mountain, this single-vineyard Estate Library Collection Cabernet is crafted with care: hand-harvested grapes, 18 days of whole-berry fermentation, and maturation in French oak. Mineral-driven and structured, it’s a wine built for ageing, offering elegance and complexity for collectors or long-term enjoyment.
- Estate Library Collection Cabernet, 750ml
- Single-vineyard: crafted exclusively from select parcels of the Spring Vineyard on Waterford Estate
- Artisanal winemaking:
    - Grapes hand-harvested and carefully sorted
- Whole berries fermented for 18 days to preserve purity and structure
- Wine matured in selected French oak barrels, allowing natural malolactic fermentation
 
- Vineyard terroir:
    - Located high on Helderberg Mountain with a north-south row alignment for optimal sun exposure
- Decomposed sandstone with a granitic base, adding minerality and structure to the wine
 
- Aged in 28% new French oak for balanced oak influence
- Exceptional ageing potential of 10–25 years from production, ideal for collectors or long-term enjoyment
- Bottled as a single-vineyard wine to highlight the unique character of the terroir
About Waterford Estate
Waterford Estate is situated in the picturesque Blaauwklippen Valley, in the world-renowned Stellenbosch region. They believe in the old adage of 'less is more'. Waterford Estate is owned by the Ord Family and has been operational since it’s inception in 1998.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 9.3cm W x 34cm H
- Volume: 750ml
- Weight: 1.7kg
- ABV%: 13.8%
- pH: 3.57
- Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Accolades:
    - Tim Atkin Report 2024, 2015 Vintage 95 Points
 
- Not for sale to person's under 18
Features
- Dietary requirements: Gluten-free, Cane sugar-free
Care Instructions
Store in cool, dry space.
Warranty Info
This product comes with a 6-month shelf life.
 
        
                                                                                                            
        
        