The Waterford Old Vine Project Chenin Blanc is a premium Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc built around remarkable old-vine fruit, with the dominant vineyard dating back to 1966. These historic vines form part of South Africa’s Old Vine Project, which protects and celebrates vineyards of 35 years and older.
The old vineyard is situated in the Bottelary area of Stellenbosch, where naturally low yields from mature vines provide concentrated fruit with impressive depth and texture. Rather than masking this character with new oak, Waterford uses concrete egg-shaped vessels for fermentation and maturation, allowing the Chenin Blanc’s fruit, minerality and vineyard character to remain at the forefront.
The result is a beautifully textured yet vibrant expression of old-vine South African Chenin Blanc, combining ripe stone and tropical fruit with freshness, minerality and subtle lees-derived complexity.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright straw-yellow with subtle golden and green highlights.
Nose: Expressive and layered, with vibrant tropical fruit accompanied by white peach and white nectarine. Delicate floral and mineral nuances provide additional complexity as the wine opens in the glass.
Palate: Textured and refined. Ripe stone fruit and tropical flavours are joined by a subtle melon richness, while classical Chenin Blanc acidity provides freshness and balance. The concrete maturation contributes texture without introducing overt oak flavours.
Finish: Long, pure and mineral-driven, with lingering stone fruit, gentle citrus freshness and a fine savoury edge.
Technical Details
Producer: Waterford Estate
Range: Old Vine Project
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Dominant Vineyard: Planted in 1966
Vine Classification: Certified Heritage Vineyard / Old Vine Project
Viticulture: Old bush vines
Harvesting: Hand-harvested
Fermentation: Concrete egg-shaped vessels, with vintage-dependent use of a small neutral-barrel component
Maturation: Predominantly concrete eggs
Winemaker: Mark le Roux
Style: Dry, textured and mineral-driven
Bottle Size: 750ml
ABV: 13,42%
Closure: Cork
Delivery within South Africa:
All orders are delivered from our central warehouse located in Montague Gardens, Western Cape. Local orders are usually delivered in 0-2 working days. Orders outside of Cape Town but within SA are generally delivered within 2-5 working days. If you require expedited delivery, we now offer an Express delivery service, which typically takes 1-3 working days, depending on your area.
While we strive for timely deliveries, there are occasional instances where delays may occur. These are rare but can happen due to unforeseen circumstances.
Delivery Rates:
At checkout, you will be presented with delivery options and corresponding rates. These rates are provided directly by our courier partners and are displayed as is. On rare occasions, a courier may generate an incorrect delivery rate due to issues with the address recognition. In such cases, we will arrange for an alternative courier to deliver your order at a similar rate to the original cost.
We believe in offering transparency in our delivery fees and, as such, do not include any delivery costs in our product pricing. We do not profit from delivery fees.
Third-Party Couriers:
For the majority of our orders, we rely on third-party courier services for delivery. Regular notifications will be sent and on the day of delivery the couriers will notify you via sms, call or email . If the courier is unable to reach you, we will get in touch with you to arrange an alternative solution.
Please note, you will be required to sign upon delivery, and the drivers may request a form of identification.
If there is something wrong with your product, we will gladly issue a full refund of 100% of your purchase amount. To process this, please reach out to us at info@mothercityliquor.co.za as soon as possible, and we will guide you through the refund process.
Order Cancellations: If you need to cancel your order, simply email us at info@mothercityliquor.co.za, and we’ll assist you with the cancellation process. Please note, cancellations will incur a small fee of 10%, which covers the transaction fees we incur for processing each order. If your order has already been shipped, please be aware that the shipping fee is non-refundable.
Consignment Orders:
We do not offer consignment stock or consignment deals.
Returns:
If you find that there is an issue with your product, you are eligible to return it to us. Here’s how you can initiate the return:
Exceptions to Returns:
Sale or Special Offer Items: Only regular-priced items are eligible for a refund. Unfortunately, items purchased on sale or as part of a special offer cannot be refunded.
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Your subscription will automatically renew and your payment method will be charged on the same calendar day as your original purchase until your subscription is cancelled.
Minimum Commitment: Subscription pricing includes a discounted rate and therefore requires a minimum commitment of two (2) deliveries. Cancellation requests will only be accepted after your second subscription box has been successfully delivered.
Cancellation requests must be submitted before your next billing date. If your payment has already been processed, that month's subscription will still be fulfilled and dispatched.
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