Waterford Estate Auction Reserve 2005
Winemaking Notes This Bordeaux-style wine was aged for 23 months in tight grained French barrels with medium toasting. Egg white fining and filtration took place prior to bottling Tasting Notes Dense crimson appearance, aromas of sandalwood, cedar and cigar box. The palate is tight and classically dry, balanced by natural acidity. Flavours of stone fruit and secondary development complement the dominant Cabernet Sauvignon notes of herb, leather and ripe cassis. Elegant, long finish with dry integrated structure, meant for extended ageing and further development.
Winemaker: Kevin Arnold – …
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 3 400.00
- Lowest: R 2 400.00
- Average: R 2 765.71
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750 ml
- Cases Produced: 100
- Cases Auctioned 70
Analysis
- Alc: 14.00 vol%
- RS: 1.80 g/l
- TA: 5.80 g/l
- pH: 3.65