The Waterford Estate Elgin Sauvignon Blanc is an exquisite South African wine, boasting impressive minerality and crisp acidity. It delights the palate with vibrant flavours of gooseberry and green apple, enveloped by herbaceous undertones. The wine's aroma is a captivating blend of floral notes and citrus zest. Grown in cool climate vineyards, these grapes contribute to the distinct freshness and produce a beautifully balanced wine. Its lively character makes it an excellent pairing for seafood and salads. A bottle brimming with elegance, each sip of the Waterford Estate Elgin Sauvignon Blanc promises a refreshing wine experience.

Tasting Notes

A very focused style of Sauvignon blanc showing fresh granadilla, granny smith apple and white pear, with underlying chalk and slate notes confirming the Elgin origin of the grapes. The palate is finely textured with crisp fruit, fresh natural acidity, and a deceptively long finish of flavours. A wine showing the true expression of Elgin terroir on Sauvignon blanc

About the Winery

Situated in the picturesque Blaauwklippen Valley of Stellenbosk, Waterford Estate Winery is a captivating destination for any avid wine aficionado. Famous for its exceptional selection of wines, the establishment also offers magical settings, mesmerising views, and an immersive sensory experience.

The winery, a harmonious marriage of old-world charm and modern aesthetics, was established in 1998 by the Ord Family and Kevin Arnold. They've diligently worked towards crafting fine quality wines that distinctively express the characteristics and complexity of their terroir - the combination of soil, climate, and location that gives unique flavours and characteristics to wines.

Spread across 120 hectares, the estate boasts beautiful landscapes lined with citrus orchards, vineyards and fragrant lavender fields. An enchanting Mediterranean-style courtyard welcomes visitors and offers an inviting spot to savour the region's finest varietals. You'll see, the attention to visual detail, from carefully kept vineyards to the meticulously maintained property; their passion for creating a wonderful experience for guests shines through every facet of the estate.

Waterford Estate isn’t simply a winery; it’s a sensory journey. They offer numerous wine tasting experiences, from the signature Wine Drive Safari to the notable Wine and Chocolate Pairing, each planned meticulously to enable guests to appreciate the full breadth and depth of their offerings.

In terms of their wine collection, Waterford produces an exquisite array of both red and white wines, harmonised to perfection. From the robust Cabernet Sauvignon packed with dark fruit flavours, to the crisp chardonnay teeming with orange peel and fresh pear notes, each bottling holds its own in uniqueness and character.

Despite intense global competition, Waterford has never faltered in their quest for quality and excellence, Their ethos, focus on customer experience, and resilient service culture, have continually secured them a place in the hearts of wine lovers around the world.

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