Waterford Antigo Magnum

Waterford Antigo, a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend, proudly earned 4.5 stars in Platter’s Wine Guide 2025 and is named for the vineyard’s unique reddish-brown soils.

2020 | Tim Atkin Special Report 2023 | 91 Points

2020 | Platter's Wine Guide 2025 | 4.5 Stars

2020 | Gilbert & Gaillard International Awards | Double Gold

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Tasting Notes

The Waterford Antigo takes its name from the colour of the soils in which the specific Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard, that makes up majority of the blend, is planted. Waterford Estate is located on the Helderberg Mountain, which is renowned for producing the best red wines in South Africa, especially Cabernet Sauvignon. The red clay and rich soils of this vineyard bring softer and plush elegant fruit to the aromatics. They also create tannins which are richer softer and sweeter to what we are used to on Waterford Estate.

Cultivars
  • 79% Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 17% Merlot
  • 4% Cabernet Franc
Wine Analysis
  • Alc 13.1%
  • TA 5.3 g/L
  • RS 2.4 g/L
  • pH 3.6
Vinification

The grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed but not crushed. After sorting, the whole berries ferment in vessels for about 18 days. Following fermentation, the wine is pressed and moved to selected French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. The blend is created during the first racking (at 6 months), with two more rackings during ageing to assess oak influence before bottling.

Vineyard

The Cabernet Sauvignon is grown on the red clay soils on the eastern side of Waterford Estate. This site allows for comfortable growing conditions leading to fruit which is plush and fruit-forward with soft gentle tannins.

Maturation

20 months in French oak barrels, 225L & 300L

Ageing Potential

5 - 15 years from producton

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.

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