Uncorking Adventure: Why mixed cases are your gateway to wine discovery

The world of wine is a vast and diverse landscape, filled with endless flavours, aromas, and stories waiting to be discovered. For many enthusiasts, the joy of wine lies in continuous exploration, the thrill of uncovering a new varietal, or growing one's appreciation for a classic. However,it is this endless landscape that can be daunting to many.

When starting one’s wine journey, the countless regions,varietals, and vintages make finding that perfect bottle feel as rewarding as it is overwhelming. It is in this paralysis of choice that an idea sparked, tooffer the luxury of diversity coupled with the thrill of discovery in curated mixed cases.  

Why mixed cases?

Mixed wine cases offer a selection while adding the joy of discovery to your wine journey. We at Waterford Estate understand that today’s world is fast paced, your focus is split, and marketing teams are forever competing for ten seconds of your attention. But in our world, we prioritise slowing down and getting lost in shared stories over a bottle of wine. We want you to disconnect from the world and focus on a small piece of history, trapped in a bottle, bursting with story, and discovering the variety that can be crafted from our ancient South African soils. Through our curated mixed cases, we hope to reignite the thrill of discovering wine, to share in the enjoyment of discovery and lift the passion we champion for South African wine.

A symphony of flavours: Variety at your fingertips

The most immediate and compelling benefit of a mixed case is the sheer variety it offers. It liberates wine enthusiasts from having to commit to a full case of a single wine, which might not always align with their taste. Instead, our mixed cases provide variety and an evolving tasting experience, ensuring that each pour offers something distinct and different. These selections showcase diverse grape varieties; winemaking techniques and the microclimates found throughout our vineyard.

This diversity within a single collection encourages a more engaging and educational wine journey. We aim to move beyond passive consumption, fostering conversation, comparison, and the development of one'spalate. This makes the mixed case a powerful tool for personal growth, all thewhile catering to any guest you may have.

In the vast world of wine, having a helping hand makes the road seem less confusing. What should I be tasting? How do I know if a wine is of good quality? Which region is the best for my taste? We at Waterford would be thrilled to be your on-hand “wine expert”, walking the confusing road of wine with you. We aim to bring the beauty of South African wine and the rich diversity of our vineyards into your home.

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Curated Discovery: Experimentation without commitment

One of the biggest hurdles to trying new wines is the "fear of the unknown". What if a full case of an unfamiliar varietal doesn't meet expectations? Questions like this shouldn’t hamper your wine journey; it should kindle your curiosity and set your taste buds ablaze.

Let’s say, for instance, that you are a fan of Cabernet Sauvignon, but want to branch out and experiment with lighter style red wines. Our Red Wine Selection would be the case for you, while still featuring a bottle of our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Waterford Antigo, it also holds a bottle of our Estate Single Vineyard Grenache, as well as a bottle of our cellarmaster's limited private label Pinot. So, without straying too far from what you would normally enjoy, you would get the opportunity to grow your palate and discover the variety that is light-style red wine.

Our goal is to empower you with the confidence to explore the world of wine without the risk, to experience the character of South African wine from our humble estate, proudly showcasing the unique diversity of Stellenbosch wine.

How to choose the right wine?

We are all experts in our own taste. After years of using our senses, we each have developed a unique profile of likes and dislikes, and it is this experience we all must lean on in our wine journey. We often tell our guests that to get better at tasting wine, one must drink more of it. While this sentiment rings true, tasting a greater variety is the real key to developing your palate. Couple your years of experience with creating your own flavour favourites with the joy of tasting a new wine, and you have all the tools you could need to become a wine expert.

Our team of wine experts have had years to curate their palates and used this hard-earned knowledge to bring an interesting selection of mixed cases, perfect for any palate and any occasion, allowing you to growin wine, to experiment and to hopefully find a varietal you may not have experienced before.

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The journey through the world of wine is one of continuous discovery, and we at Waterford Estate would like to help you through that journey, whether it is through educational tastings in our tasting room or our curated mixed cases. We aim to guide and excite you about the world of Stellenbosch wine.

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