Wednesday 20 May 2015

The Wonder of Waterkloof

As a fledgling wineling, there are a number of farms that One hears wonderful things of. Farms that just must be visited. Waterkloof ranks amongst those.


WHITE:
  • Waterkloof Sauvignon Blanc (2014): Cream crackers & green gummy sweets, smooth & soft, light, pith
  • Waterkloof Chenin Blanc (2012):  10 months on new French oak. Green jam, rye honey, soft, caramelized honeycomb, white peaches, tinkling sweetness.
  • Waterkloof Viognier (2012): 2 months in barrel. Rye, jasmine, brown bread toast, soft & light mousse, lurking lanolin
  • Circle of Life White (2012): Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Semillon. Slight curry spice, marzipan, light, slight lime-iness.
RED:
  • Waterkloof Cinsault (2013): Red & black Wine Gums, Mary Poppins strawberry medicine, powder puffs, creamy, slight tannin, deep spice.
  • Waterkloof Cabernet Franc (2012): 20 months in new French oak. Raspberry jam & crème brulee sugar, wispy richness.

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