Waterford Rosemary 2025
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Description
Waterford Estate sits on the Helderberg slopes in Stellenbosch, where decomposed granite soils and cooling ocean breezes from False Bay create ideal conditions for slow, even ripening. This part of Stellenbosch is known for producing wines with both structure and finesse, and Waterford leans into that balance with a philosophy that blends classic European sensibility with modern South African clarity.
The estate is particularly recognised for its measured, detail-driven approach in the cellar - minimal intervention where possible, allowing site and vintage to speak clearly. With the Rosemary rosé, the focus is on restraint and drinkability rather than overt ripeness, capturing a fresher, more savoury expression of Mediterranean varieties grown in Stellenbosch conditions.
Colour:
Pale salmon pink with a delicate, almost translucent hue.
Nose:
Fresh red berries lead - think wild strawberry and raspberry - followed by subtle notes of watermelon, rose petal and a faint savoury edge.
Palate:
Light-bodied and crisp, with bright acidity carrying flavours of red cherry, strawberry and a touch of citrus zest. There’s a gentle texture from the Grenache, balanced by a clean, dry structure that keeps everything focused and refreshing.
Finish:
Dry and precise, with lingering red fruit and a slightly savoury, mineral edge.
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Waterford Rosemary 2025
- Food Pairing : Waterford Rosemary 2025 is well suited to relaxed, flavour-driven meals. Its crisp acidity and light texture make it a natural partner for grilled chicken salads, fresh line fish or prawns off the braai, where the wine’s freshness cuts through smoky richness. It also works beautifully with Mediterranean-style dishes like tomato-based pasta or mezze platters, where the bright red fruit complements herbs and olive oil. For something local, try it with Cape Malay–spiced dishes - the wine’s subtle fruit and dryness help balance gentle spice without overwhelming it.
- Drink before: Cellaring potential: Best enjoyed within 2–3 years of vintage.
- Vintage: 2025
- Manufacturer: Waterford
- Region: Stellenbosch
- Medals Won: Winemag.co.za Rosé Report 2025: Achieved 92 points. Rosé Wine and Spirit Challenge 2025: Awarded Gold.
- Grapes used to make this wine were grown in: Decomposed granite soils.
- Sugar Content: 2.5g/L
- Alcohol Content: 12.5%
Stock and Delivery:
In Stock: Standard delivery within 5 days
Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
R99 Nationwide
Free Delivery: On orders over R2 000
Our Guarantee:
We guarantee a full credit on the cost of the wine, no questions asked, and we will also collect the remainder of any pack and refund you in full if you are unhappy with the quality, the service or any aspect of Wine-of-the-Month Club.
Replacements:
In the unlikely event that there is a broken bottle in your case, please tell us immediately and we will credit your account. We reserve the right to substitute product if stock runs out, to the same or higher value of the stock.
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