Waterkloof is serious when it comes to the potential of South Africa’s ‘work-horse’ varietals, when expressed through seriously old vines, planted in cool, coastal vineyard sites. Best served neither warm, nor freezing cold, but cool.
Seriously Cool Cinsault is crafted from 30 to 35 year old bush-vine vineyards on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. The vineyards are close to the ocean, which ensure a long growing season and allows for ripe fruit with good concentration and a balanced acidity. Matured in second and third fill 600L French oak barrels to finish malolactic fermentation and the wine is then aged for 8 months.
Tasting Note: Vibrant red fruits on the nose with a savoury, fynbos finesse. On the palate it has ripe, black cherry fruit offset by cranberry freshness and texture with taut acidity on the finish.
Origin: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Blend: Cinsault
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