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Waterford Estate 'Antigo' Bordeaux Blend 2020
Primary flavours

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Redcurrant

Charcoal

Leather

Pepper

Tobacco

Vanilla Bean
Details
Smooth, structured, and seriously delicious, Waterford Antigo is a bold blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and a dash of Cab Franc. It opens with lush red currants, blackcurrants, a whisper of tobacco, and a touch of creamy oak. On the palate, all that ripe fruit is wrapped in silky tannins and bright acidity, finishing long and textured. It’s a proper nod to the red clay soils of the Helderberg - classy, vibrant, and effortlessly cool.
Waterford Estate is where sustainability meets serious style - think world-class wines grown with soul and purpose. Nestled against the rugged beauty of the Helderberg Mountain, this isn’t just a vineyard, it’s a living, breathing ecosystem. The team here is all about regenerative farming: cover crops for happy soil, livestock for natural aeration, and ladybugs doing the pest control like tiny pros. Every choice is rooted in respect - for the land, for the vines, and for future generations. The result? Wines that are not only expressive and elegant, but a true snapshot of their ancient, 600-million-year-old terroir. Crafted with intention and zero pretension, Waterford’s wines are the product of serious know-how and wild natural harmony. Cellarmaster Mark Le Roux and viticulturist David van Schalkwyk understand that great wine starts with great soil, and they work in sync with the land to coax out purity, balance, and complexity in every bottle. From their iconic courtyard fountain to their WWF Conservation Champion status, Waterford is driven by excellence - with a deep, earthy heartbeat. These are wines with a story, a sense of place, and a mission far bigger than the glass.
Waterford Estate is where sustainability meets serious style - think world-class wines grown with soul and purpose. Nestled against the rugged beauty of the Helderberg Mountain, this isn’t just a vineyard, it’s a living, breathing ecosystem. The team here is all about regenerative farming: cover crops for happy soil, livestock for natural aeration, and ladybugs doing the pest control like tiny pros. Every choice is rooted in respect - for the land, for the vines, and for future generations. The result? Wines that are not only expressive and elegant, but a true snapshot of their ancient, 600-million-year-old terroir. Crafted with intention and zero pretension, Waterford’s wines are the product of serious know-how and wild natural harmony. Cellarmaster Mark Le Roux and viticulturist David van Schalkwyk understand that great wine starts with great soil, and they work in sync with the land to coax out purity, balance, and complexity in every bottle. From their iconic courtyard fountain to their WWF Conservation Champion status, Waterford is driven by excellence - with a deep, earthy heartbeat. These are wines with a story, a sense of place, and a mission far bigger than the glass.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, very fruity, medium tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Stellenbosch
country
South Africa
Grape type
Bordeaux Blend
Wine Maker
Waterford Estate
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2020
Cellar period
5-10 years
Closure
Cork (Natural)
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
Pairing guide
When you're sipping on a Bordeaux-style blend like Waterford's Antigo, classic comfort food is where it’s at. This bold, red-fruited beauty is made for juicy ribeye or sirloin steaks (extra points for peppercorn sauce), slow-roasted lamb, or a proper Sunday roast with all the gravy-soaked trimmings. It’s also spot-on with earthy dishes - think wild mushroom risottos, garlicky potatoes, or rich European stews like boeuf bourguignon, goulash, or coq au vin. Basically, if it’s soulful, savoury, and made for long dinners, Antigo’s ready to pull up a chair.
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Food

BBQ

Grilled Meat

Steak

Roasted Lamb

Rib-eye Steak
Tastes

Rich

Earthy
Moods

Contemplative

Relaxed
Seasons

Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Stellenbosch, South Africa
Stellenbosch is one of South Africa’s premier wine regions, located in the Western Cape, outside Cape Town. In South Africa, wine regions are known as winelands. Stellenbosch means ‘town of oaks’ and its winemaking dates back to the 17th century. The mountainous terrain, good rainfall, deep well-drained soils and diversity of terroirs make this a sought-after viticultural area. The wineland itself is known for high quality Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay as well as the local speciality, Pinotage.
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