Waving Hello to the Hills Again

Waverley Hills has become a firm favourite due mainly to the existence of their most beloved VSC and their very delicious pizzas. This time around , we ventured into The Reds.

 RED:

·         Waverley Hills Grenache (2013):  Peppery berries, balsamic coulis, soft but spicy, peppery berry custard, balsamic strawberries, strawberry shortcake scones, spicy red velvet cupcakes, like savoury Cinsault, “like wine gums without the gum”. (***)

·         Waverley Hills Cabernet/Shiraz (2011): 67 % Cab, 30% Shiraz, 3% Mourvedre.  Caramelized balsamic strawberries, treacle sugar, butter balls, wet sweet biltong. 50% French oak, 50% American oak. (**)

·         Waverley Hills Cabernet/Merlot (2011): 60% Cab, 40% Merlot. Ripe banana, meaty toffee apple, buttered banana bread, creamy, rich, After 8 mint, serve with chocolate pudding or peppermint crisp tart, “break up wine”. French & Hungarian oak. (*)

·         Waverley Hills Shiraz (2011): Black & red gummy bears, sugary violets, spicy scones with butter, would go well with garlic. 50% new French oak, 25% old French oak, 25% old American oak.

·         Waverley Hills SMV (2010): 60% Shiraz, 30% Mourvedre, 10% Viognier. Caramel bacon croissant, Treat caramel, jasmine aftertaste,  smokey,  soft  tannins but floral. 5 – 10 years aging potential.

Words on Waverley:

·         The farm was organic from the start. They didn’t undergo the usual conversion period.

·         One needs to be a “wine prophet” or “wine whisperer” in order to predict how wines will turn out

·         “If alcohol is a preservative, I’m going to live forever”

·         Organic certifications are controlled by the French Government/EU