.Waterkloof vineyards are on the south-facing slopes of the Schapenberg, overlooking False Bay in the Western Cape. Half of the estate has been set aside to preserve the rare and abundant natural vegetation, fauna and flora (fynbos) situated on the property and in 2008 they became The Western Cape Wineland’s first WWF (World Wildlife Fund) Conservation Champions. The estate benefits from being the coolest in the Stellenbosch wine growing region with altitude and cooling breezes from the Southern Ocean both playing their part.
Grapes are hand-harvested and brought to the cellar for hand-sorting the bunches.. Whole-bunch fermentation happens spontaneously with wild yeast in large, open-top wooden fermenters. After fermentation the wine is aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
A fresh and light expression of Mouvedre. The nose reveals ripe, dark fruit complemented by hints of graphite, and aromas of wild herbs and red berries. This wine is robust and concentrated, showcasing the dense yet refined tannins characteristic of the variety.
