Waterford Estate
- Wines
- 4.1
- Visit
- 4.6
The wine and chocolate tasting pairs the estate's wines with chocolates made for it, and bookings are recommended. There's also a Wine Drive Safari and a walk along the Porcupine Trail. Cabernet Sauvignon is the core grape, with The Jem as the flagship blend, and the Ord family has owned Waterford since its founding.
Around the estate
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Read up before you go
The stories behind what you will taste here.
Grape
Shiraz
Shiraz or Syrah? Same grape. The name on the label hints at the style, but there is no rule.
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Stellenbosch grows close to a third of South Africa's Cabernet Sauvignon, cooled by afternoon breezes off False Bay.
Style
Cap Classique
South African bottle-fermented sparkling wine began in Stellenbosch, with Simonsig's Kaapse Vonkel in 1971.
Visiting Waterford Estate
Updated October 2026.
Hours
| Every day | 10:00 – 17:00 |
|---|
Hours checked October 2026.
- Where is Waterford Estate?
- Waterford Estate is at Upper Blaauwklippen Rd, Helderberg Rural, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa.
- How far is Waterford Estate from Cape Town?
- About 54 minutes by car from the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town (58 km).
- When is Waterford Estate open?
- Every day, 10:00 to 17:00. Checked October 2026. Hours change, so check with the estate before you go.
- Does Waterford Estate offer cellar tours?
- Yes, cellar tours are offered. Book ahead to be sure of a place.
- Is Waterford Estate child-friendly?
- Yes, children are welcome. What is on offer for them varies, so ask ahead.
- Is Waterford Estate wheelchair accessible?
- Waterford Estate is listed as disability friendly. Call ahead to check access to the parts you want to visit.
- What is Waterford Estate known for?
- Its signature grapes are Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. The estate names The Jem as a flagship.
- Which wineries are near Waterford Estate?
- The closest are Kleinood (0.5 km), Dornier (0.5 km) and Rust En Vrede (3.0 km).
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