Waterkloof Boreas
A wine of subtlety and elegance with lifted berry fruit
A wine is only bottled under the Waterkloof label when one of the vineyard blocks on the Schapenberg offers up something extraordinary. This fourth such release from a great vintage for reds is a wonderfully complex Bordeaux blend, predominantly Cabernet Franc.
Sublimely complex aromas of redcurrant, plum and red cherry with cedary spice and a hint of pencil shaving. The predominance of Cabernet Franc gives a wine of subtlety and elegance with lifted berry fruit and a supple, finely structured mid palate. Firm yet fine tannins frame the spicy, ethereal finish.
Country | South Africa |
Region | Waterkloof, Stellenbosch |
Grape | Cabernet Franc 51% , Merlot 25% , Petit Verdot 14% |
ABV | 14% |
Vintage | 2020 |
Size | 75cl |
Type / Colour | Red |
Style | Full Bodied |
Vegan | Yes |
Country, South Africa
Region, Stellenbosch
Grape,
- Cabernet Franc
- Merlot
- Petit Verdot
BREAK;
Style, Full Bodied
ABV %, 14%
Vintage, 2020
Biodynamic, Yes
Low Sulphur, No
Low Intervention & Natural, Yes
Organic, No
Vegan, Yes
Food pairing, Decant 2 hours before serving with rib of beef or similar.
Ratings & Awards,
The Vineyard
A selection of grapes from across the estate's best blocks of Bordeaux varieties grown at an altitude of
240-250m. Average yield 17 hl/ha. Hand-picked and hand-sorted grapes were whole bunch pressed
(other than Cabernet Sauvignon) and naturally fermented in old, open-top, French oak foudres. Gentle
maceration with foot treading and manual punch-downs. Ageing took place in French oak barriques
and 9,000 ltr old oak foudres for 27 months. No fining, minimal filtration, no additions other than
sulphur. 13,390 bottles 2020 produced.
A wine is only bottled under the Waterkloof label when one of the
vineyard blocks on the Schapenberg offers up something extraordinary.
This fourth such release from a great vintage for reds is a wonderfully
complex Bordeaux blend, predominantly Cabernet Franc.
Delivery
UK Mainland
- UK Mainland Delivery is £8.95. For orders over £125 delivery is free.
- 1 Bottle Delivery is £5.95.
- Saturday delivery is available to UK Mainland only: £25.00 (please contact us to arrange).
Local Delivery SA1 - SA7 Postcodes
- Free delivery is available to all those in SA1-SA7 postcodes of orders over £40.
- For orders under £40 local delivery is £8.95.
- Deliveries will typically be on a Next Day Service but longer if items are out of stock.
Non-UK Mainland
For non-Mainland UK delivery, prices are as follows:
- Isle of Man - £15.95
- Highlands and Islands of Scotland - £14.95
- Northern Ireland - £12.95
- Jersey and Guernsey - £24.95
- Isle of Wight - £8.95
Republic of Ireland (Southern Ireland) - We are unable to deliver to the Republic of Ireland without making prior enquiries. Apologies for any
inconvenience.
A selection of grapes from across the estate's best blocks of Bordeaux varieties grown at an altitude of
240-250m. Average yield 17 hl/ha. Hand-picked and hand-sorted grapes were whole bunch pressed
(other than Cabernet Sauvignon) and naturally fermented in old, open-top, French oak foudres. Gentle
maceration with foot treading and manual punch-downs. Ageing took place in French oak barriques
and 9,000 ltr old oak foudres for 27 months. No fining, minimal filtration, no additions other than
sulphur. 13,390 bottles 2020 produced.
A wine is only bottled under the Waterkloof label when one of the
vineyard blocks on the Schapenberg offers up something extraordinary.
This fourth such release from a great vintage for reds is a wonderfully
complex Bordeaux blend, predominantly Cabernet Franc.