Waterford Estate Family Reserve Heatherleigh, Stellenbosch, South Africa 375ml

The Waterford Estate Family Reserve Heatherleigh is a beautifully crafted dessert wine from Stellenbosch, South Africa, made using a Solera-style system that blends multiple vintages for depth and consistency. It’s a unique expression of natural sweetness without botrytis influence, relying instead on raisin-dried grapes. Here’s what you can expect:

Nose: Perfumed and layered, with aromas of dried apricot, Muscat, vanilla, and candied citrus. Some tasters also note floral tones like rose geranium and hints of honeyed spice.Palate: Elegant and textured, offering flavors of baked peach, citrus peel, and toasty butterscotch. The sweetness (around 90–132 g/L residual sugar) is balanced by fresh acidity, giving it a vibrant lift.Finish: Long and refined, with a drier finish than most stickies, and lingering notes of stone fruit, spice, and a touch of oak warmth.The blend typically includes Muscat de Alexandrie (55%), Chardonnay (30%), Viognier (12%), and Chenin Blanc (3%), aged in old oak barrels for 11 months. It’s best served chilled and pairs beautifully with chocolate desserts, aged cheeses, or Waterford’s own Rose Geranium chocolate.