Address: Blaauwklippen Rd, Helderberg, Stellenbosch South Africa
Phone: +27 (021) 880 0496
Website: www.waterfordestate.co.za
Trading Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm/Saturday 10 am to 3 pm

Waterford Estate is situated in one of the world’s most visually arresting pockets of paradise. Nestled in the picturesque Blaauwklippen Valley, in the world-renowned Stellenbosch region, this 120-hectare property boasts ancient citrus groves, rolling lawns, water features and fragrant lavender beds.

The winery was designed by architect Alex Walker and created from quarried local bedrock, stones from the vineyard and timber grown on the estate. It was styled along the engaging terracotta design of the classic Bordeaux chateaus of France. The center piece of the magnificent courtyard is the Waterford fountain. This feature has been immortalized in the Waterford label and represents a fundamental component of our philosophy.

The Waterford wine experience not only introduces our range of limited world class wines to visitors, it also reflects the ethos and passion of its owners, offering guests a chance to share in our unique lifestyle and discover the heart and soul of Waterford.

Visitors may choose from a range of experiences. The standard tasting covers the Waterford, Kevin Arnold and Pecan Stream wines. The wine and chocolate experience is a unique flavor experience with custom-made chocolates paired with our red and dessert wines. The vintage tasting covers our rare wines specially selected by Kevin Arnold.

The dedication, professionalism and warmth that typifies our cellar door service was recently recognized on an international level. At the Best of Wine Tourism Awards 2006 Waterford Estate received the Great Wine Capitals International Award for Excellence in the Cellar Door Experience, and was one of only nine wineries worldwide to receive this prestigious award.

Waterford Estate was created through a very special partnership between two families who had a shared dream to create a wine farm where life is cherished, the seasons mark time and the fruit always reminds of blessings, abundance and the beauty of nature. Waterford Wines (Pty) Ltd was founded in 1998 when Jeremy and Leigh Ord purchased this prime Stellenbosch vineyard land (previously part of the Stellenrust Farm). Kevin and Heather Arnold were responsible for identifying this unique site, planning the new winery and resurrecting the existing vineyards and orchards, and have been instrumental in developing Waterford into the showcase estate it is today.