{"product_id":"waterford-cabernet-sauvignon-2015-older-vintage","title":"Waterford Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (Older Vintage)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eSet on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in Stellenbosch, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWaterford Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is known for producing wines that favour elegance, balance, and longevity over sheer power. The estate combines traditional winemaking principles with a strong sense of place, drawing on the region’s warm days, cooling maritime influence, and rocky soils to create structured but refined reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon has long been central to Waterford’s philosophy, with vineyard parcels selected for their ability to produce fruit with natural concentration and freshness. Oak maturation is carefully judged to support the wine’s structure and savoury complexity without dominating the fruit. The 2015 vintage in Stellenbosch was widely regarded as exceptional, producing wines with both ripeness and remarkable definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eThe 2015 Stellenbosch vintage is broadly recognised as one of South Africa’s standout modern red wine vintages, particularly for Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eDeep ruby with a developing garnet rim, showing maturity while retaining vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eBlackcurrant, cassis, and dark plum are layered with cedarwood, cigar box, graphite, and dried herbs. With time in the glass, notes of cocoa and earthy spice emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eStructured and composed, with fine-grained tannins and a polished texture. Dark berry fruit remains vibrant, balanced by savoury tobacco leaf, pencil shavings, and subtle oak spice. The acidity keeps the wine focused and energetic despite its depth and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eLong, dry, and persistent, with lingering cassis, cedar, and a mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waterford Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45382663831731,"sku":"RW1528CS72","price":760.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/WaterfordCabernetSauvignon2015_OlderVintage.jpg?v=1775131503","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/waterford-cabernet-sauvignon-2015-older-vintage","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}