{"product_id":"waterford-antigo-2021","title":"Waterford Antigo 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Waterford Antigo 2021 is a distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon-led red blend created to showcase a very specific part of Waterford Estate’s Helderberg terroir. The wine takes its identity from Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the red clay soils on the eastern side of the estate, producing a markedly different expression from Waterford’s more structured Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, less than 300 metres separate the vineyard blocks used for Antigo and Waterford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Despite their proximity, the soils produce noticeably different wines. The clay-rich Antigo site delivers sweeter fruit, greater plushness and softer, more velvety tannins, while Waterford’s stonier Cabernet sites tend towards darker fruit, earthiness and firmer structure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 blend comprises 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 4% Merlot, matured for 20 months in French oak, of which 25% was new. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeep ruby-red with youthful crimson highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eGenerous and immediately inviting, with plush redcurrant fruit, ripe berries and subtle tobacco accompanied by creamy oak sweetness. With air, hints of cassis, black cherry, graphite and gentle spice add further complexity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eRich and beautifully polished. Ripe red fruits form the core of the wine, supported by fresh acidity and supple, fine-grained tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, while Petit Verdot and Merlot contribute additional depth and roundness. The overall impression is plush and generous without becoming heavy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong and textured, with lingering red fruit, subtle tobacco, sweet oak and a fine mineral edge. The tannins are noticeably softer than those found in many traditionally structured Stellenbosch Cabernets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 vintage has received excellent critical recognition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92 Points – Tim Atkin MW, South Africa Special Report 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.5 Stars – Platter’s Wine Guide 2025 \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver Medal – Fine Wine Awards 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhat Makes Antigo Different?\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntigo is particularly interesting because it demonstrates the influence of soil within a single estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cabernet Sauvignon used for Antigo grows in Waterford’s red clay soils. These retain moisture and provide a different growing environment from the estate's higher, rockier Cabernet sites. Waterford finds that the resulting fruit produces a softer, sweeter-fruited and more plush style of Cabernet Sauvignon, with velvety rather than aggressively dry tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes Antigo particularly approachable in its youth while still retaining the structure required for bottle maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waterford Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antigo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stellenbosch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helderberg Mountain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 18 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 months in French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Oak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.3% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.05 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.62 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.59\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark le Roux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–15 years from production \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Waterford Estate","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":45411924574231,"sku":null,"price":299.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/Waterford_Antigo_2021.jpg?v=1786881816","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/zu\/products\/waterford-antigo-2021","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}