2013 Waterford Estate Kevin Arnold Shiraz
Region: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, Coastal Region, South Africa
Tasting Note:December 18, 2017
Second red wine on the wine drive at Waterford. Dark and deep ruby red. A touch of caramel on the nose with a little bit of gamminess, spices and plums. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Rich with lots of layers on the palate with dark berries and spices. Long finish.
Made up of 92% Shiraz, 6% Mourvedre, and 2% Grenache Noir. Aged for 20 months in neutral French oak barrels and 111 barrels produced. This vintage is named after Nadine, Kevin Arnold and his wife, Heather's daughter.
Drink Dates:
2017 till 2024.
Price Point:
$$ - Tasted during the Wine Drive Tasting at the estate with Justin and Dan, release price of most recent vintage is R225.00 or around $18.19. Some vintages can be found for around $34.00 in the USA.