Kevin Arnold Shiraz Jeroboam

Our Shiraz, named in honour of the legendary Kevin Arnold, the Estate's first winemaker, celebrates his deep passion for this exceptional cultivar.

2016 | Platter’s Wine Guide 2021 | 4.5 stars

2016 | Tim Atkin Special Report 2020 | 94 points

2104 | Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2017 | 91 points

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Tasting Notes

This Stellenbosch Shiraz offers concentrated red and dark fruit flavours, complemented by warm earthy aromatics, with underlying notes of plum and leather spice. The 2016 vintage produced a beautifully soft, velvety-textured Shiraz, with a touch of Mourvèdre adding a subtle tension to the finish.

Cultivars
  • 88% Shiraz
  • 12% Mourvèdre

Wine Analysis
  • Alc 14.45%
  • TA 5.0 g/L
  • RS 3.0 g/L
  • pH 3.67

Vinification

The grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. The whole berries are placed into fermentation vessels to ferment for approximately 14 days. After fermentation, the grapes are pressed, and the wine is transferred to old French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and ageing. The blend is made during the first racking at 6 months, with two additional rackings taking place during ageing before bottling.

Vineyard

This wine is a true representation of the Helderberg in Stellenbosch.

Maturation

Old French oaks barrels 225L, 4th fill and older

Ageing Potential

5 - 20 years from production

Shipping

Delivery is R170 per order for purchases under R1,200, with free shipping on orders over R1,200. Local deliveries are completed within 5 to 7 working days, and international shipping rates may apply. Contact chris@waterfordestate.co.za for speedy delivery.

International Shipping

Order from shops in the UK, USA, and Europe. For shipping inquiries to other countries, please email us.

Cellarmaster Insights

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Behind the Bottle

Explore the journey of our featured wine from vineyard to bottle in our blog article.

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