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Waterford Estate
Stellenbosch

Waterford Estate

4.6(644)(Google)4.1(37,993)(Vivino)

About

Helderberg estate known for deliberate, hands-on winemaking and its signature wine-and-chocolate pairing. Waterford spans cellar tours, vineyard safaris, and a restaurant — all framed by views of the mountain slopes.

Experiences

Wine Drive Safari

Tour

An open-vehicle drive through the estate vineyards with tastings along the route.

75 min

Wine and Chocolate Pairing

Pairing

Five wines matched with artisan chocolates, guided by the tasting room team.

75 min

Cellar Collection Tour

Tour

A walk through the working cellar followed by a tasting of the portfolio range.

90 min

Wines

25 wines rated on Vivino

Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Reserve

Red
4.6(48)
Body
Tannin
Acidity
Sweet

The Library Collection Edition: 3BB

Red
4.5(96)
Body
Tannin
Acidity
Sweet

The Jem

Red
4.5(4,512)
Body
Tannin
Acidity
Sweet

The Library Collection Edition: MB

Red
4.4(82)
Body
Tannin
Acidity
Sweet

Kevin Arnold Shiraz

Red
4.2(9,022)

Shiraz

Body
Tannin
Acidity
Sweet

Heatherleigh

Dessert
4.2(823)
Body
Acidity
Sweet

The Library Collection Cabernet Sauvignon

Red
4.2(47)

Cabernet Sauvignon

Body
Tannin
Acidity
Sweet

The Family Reserve Heatherleigh

Dessert
4.1(408)
Body
Acidity
Sweet

The Library Collection Riesling

White
4.1(168)

Riesling

Body
Acidity
Sweet

The Library Collection Cabernet Franc

Red
4.1(61)

Cabernet Franc

Body
Tannin
Acidity
Sweet

Single Vineyard Chardonnay

White
4.1(3,154)

Chardonnay

Body
Acidity
Sweet

The Library Collection BB

Red
4.1(43)
Body
Tannin
Acidity
Sweet

Cabernet Sauvignon

Red
4.1(6,706)

Cabernet Sauvignon

Body
Tannin
Acidity
Sweet

Shiraz

Red
4.1(47)

Shiraz

Body
Tannin
Acidity
Sweet

Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique

Sparkling
4.0(173)

Blanc de Blancs

Body
Acidity

Antigo

Red
4.0(881)
Body
Tannin
Acidity
Sweet

Old Vine Project Chenin Blanc

White
4.0(696)

Chenin Blanc

Body
Acidity
Sweet

Waterford Estate Single Vineyard Grenache

Red
3.9(1,693)

Grenache

Body
Tannin
Acidity
Sweet

Elgin Pinot Noir

Red
3.9(542)

Pinot Noir

Body
Tannin
Acidity
Sweet

Waterford Elgin Sauvignon Blanc

White
3.8(1,274)

Sauvignon Blanc

Body
Acidity
Sweet

Pecan Stream Pebble Hill

Red
3.7(2,183)
Body
Tannin
Acidity
Sweet

Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

White
3.7(115)

Sauvignon Blanc

Body
Acidity
Sweet

Pecan Stream Sauvignon Blanc

White
3.7(1,516)

Sauvignon Blanc

Body
Acidity
Sweet

Pecan Stream Chenin Blanc

White
3.6(1,901)

Chenin Blanc

Body
Acidity
Sweet

Rose-Mary

Rosé
3.6(1,802)
Body
Acidity
Sweet

Reviews

4.6

Composite

2 reviews

5
1
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0

Category scores

Tasting quality
4.5
Value for money
4.0
Scenery
4.5
Service
4.5
Would return
4.5
G

Today

Charming estate tucked away in the valley. The chocolate pairing was well thought out and the wines are solid across the range.

RomanticGood value
Tasting quality
4
Value for money
4
Scenery
4
Service
4
Would return
4
G

Today

The Wine Drive safari is unlike anything else in Stellenbosch. Tasting wine where it grows is a truly memorable way to understand terroir.

EducationalExceptional wineScenic
Tasting quality
5
Value for money
4
Scenery
5
Service
5
Would return
5

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Practical information

Opening hours

fri10:00-17:00
mon10:00-17:00
sat10:00-17:00
sun10:00-17:00
thu10:00-17:00
tue10:00-17:00
wed10:00-17:00