- Description
From the high slopes of Helderberg Mountain, this single-vineyard Estate Library Collection Cabernet is crafted with care: hand-harvested grapes, 18 days of whole-berry fermentation, and maturation in French oak. Mineral-driven and structured, it’s a wine built for ageing, offering elegance and complexity for collectors or long-term enjoyment.
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Estate Library Collection Cabernet, 750ml
Single-vineyard: crafted exclusively from select parcels of the Spring Vineyard on Waterford Estate
Artisanal winemaking:
Grapes hand-harvested and carefully sorted
Whole berries fermented for 18 days to preserve purity and structure
Wine matured in selected French oak barrels, allowing natural malolactic fermentation
Vineyard terroir:
Located high on Helderberg Mountain with a north-south row alignment for optimal sun exposure
Decomposed sandstone with a granitic base, adding minerality and structure to the wine
Aged in 28% new French oak for balanced oak influence
Exceptional ageing potential of 10–25 years from production, ideal for collectors or long-term enjoyment
Bottled as a single-vineyard wine to highlight the unique character of the terroir
ALCOHOL NOT FOR SALE TO PERSONS UNDER 18