The Jem Magnum

The Jem, Waterford’s flagship wine, stands proudly among South Africa’s finest and the world’s top 1%.

2017 | Platter's Wine Guide 2025 | 4.5 Stars

2017 | Tim Atkin Special Report 2024 | 97 Points

2016 | Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2024 | 93 points

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Tasting Notes

The Jem offers a complex nose with dark and red fruit, Fynbos, vanilla oak, crushed violets, and clove spice. On the palate, velvety tannins provide fullness, while natural acidity adds vibrancy and elegance. The wine finishes with a lingering mineral note, showcasing a classic dry profile and generous texture.

Cultivars
  • 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 23% Shiraz
  • 7% Merlot
  • 6% Mourvèdre
  • 5% Sangiovese
  • 4% Cabernet Franc
  • 3% Petit Verdot
  • 2% Barbera
Wine Analysis
  • Alc 14.1%
  • TA 5.08 g/L
  • RS 1.5 g/L
  • pH 3.55
Vinification

All the components are vinified as individual batches. About 6 months after fermentation, the blend is made up and aged as a blend for 20 months in total with two rackings in between. The early blending gives the blend the most time to integrate and produce a coherent wine. This careful approach ensures a perfectly balanced and harmonious final product.

Vineyard

The rich diversity of soils across the expansive 120-hectare farm has provided Waterford Estate with an exceptional opportunity to cultivate 11 distinct red varietals that are well-suited to our diverse terroir. Embracing the influence of Italian, French, and Spanish varietals, we have carefully planted these cultivars to showcase the unique character of these influential varietals.

Maturation

19 months in a combination, 40% new, 225L French oak barrels

Ageing Potential

5 - 25 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

Tune in to hear cellarmaster Mark le Roux share his insights on this exceptional wine.

Behind the Bottle

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

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