Our Achievements
Waterford Estate is globally recognised for both our exceptional wines and unforgettable guest experiences. Visitors can explore our vineyards and enjoy tasting experiences that showcase our award-winning wines, offering a deeper connection to the heart of our craft and unique terroir.
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Award-winning wines
Waterford Estate consistently earns acclaim in the wine industry, with our wines receiving prestigious awards and recognition from critics and connoisseurs worldwide.
Our Flagship Wine
The Jem
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2025: 4.5 Stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2024: 97 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2022: 97 points
- Fine Wine Awards 2024: 93 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2024: 4.5 stars
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2024: 93 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2023: 5 stars
- Gilbert & Gaillard International Awards 2023: Double Gold
- Cathay Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021: Gold
- Decanter World Wine Awards 2021: 94 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2021: 5 stars
- Winemag.co.za SA Wine Rating 2021: 97 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2020: 96 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2020: 5 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2019: 5 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2019: 97 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2018: 5 stars
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2017: 93 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2017: 95 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2016: 95 points
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2017: 91 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2016: 4.5 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2015: 94 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2014: 94 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2014: 4.5 stars
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2014: 92 points
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2012: 93 points
- Wine Spectator Results 2009: 94 points
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2017: 92 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2012: 4.5 stars
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2012: 92 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2011: 4.5 stars
- Tri-Nations Wine Challenge 2010: Double Gold
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2009: 4 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2009: 4.5 Stars
- Wine Spectator Results 2005: 93 Points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2008: 4 Stars
Our Estate wines
Waterford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2024: 4.5 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2024: 93 points
- Decanter World Wine Awards 2024: 93 points
- Fine Wine Awards 2024: 92 points
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2024: 91 points
- Gilbert & Gaillard International Awards 2023: Double Gold
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2023: 4.5 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2023: 94 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2022: 94 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2022: 4 stars
- Cathay Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021: Gold
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2021: 4.5 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2021: 95 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2020: 4.5 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2019: 94 points
- Winemag.co.za SA Wine Rating 2025: 93 points
- Gilbert & Gaillard International Awards 2023: Double Gold
- Greg Sherwood Results 2020: 94 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2019: 4.5 stars
- Decanter Top Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon: Panel Tasting Results 2018: 94 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2018: 95 points
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2017: 93 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2018: 4.5 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2018: 95 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2017: 94 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2016: 94 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2016: 4.5 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2015: 93 points
- Christian Eedes - Sanlam Cabernet Sauvignon Report 2015: 5 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2015: 4 stars
- Christian Eedes - Sanlam Cabernet Sauvignon Report 2014: 5 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2014: 92 points
- Vitis Vinifera Awards 2013: Double Gold
- Classic FM Wine Top 6 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012: Top 6
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2012: 4.5 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2011: 4.5 stars
- Wine-of-the-Month-Club 2008: Cabernet Sauvignon of the year
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2010: 4 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2011: 4 stars
- The Wine Enthusiast Results 2006: 92 points
- Veritas Awards 2002: Gold
- WineLand Magazine Awards 1999: 4 stars
Waterford Estate Grenache Single Vineyard
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2025: 4.5 Stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2024: 93 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2023: 93 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2023: 4 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2022: 93 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2024: 4 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2022: 92 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2020: 94 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2019: 94 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2018: 93 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2016: 91 points
Waterford Estate Chardonnay Single Vineyard
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2024: 93 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2023: 94 points
- Winemag.co.za SA Wine Rating 2023: 91 points
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2024: 92 points
- Gilbert & Gaillard International Awards 2023: Double Gold
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2023: 4 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2022: 92 points
- Winemag.co.za SA Wine Rating 2022: 93 points – Top 10
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2021: 4 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2021: 93 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2020: 4 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2019: 93 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2019: 4 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2018: 93 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2018: 4 stars
- SA report published by JamesSuckling.com 2018: 92 points
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2017: 92 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2016: 92 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2016: 4 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2015: 4 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2015: 93 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2014: 92 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2012: 4.5 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2012: 4 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2010:4 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2011: 4 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2007: 5 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2006: 5 stars
- Michelangelo Wine Awards 2001: Gold
Our Waterford wines
Waterford Kevin Arnold Shiraz
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2025: 4.5 Stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2024: 93 points
- Winemag.co.za SA Wine Rating 2024: 92 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2023: 94 points
- Grape Wine Label Packaging Award 2019: Top 10 in SA
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2024: 91 points
- Gilbert & Gaillard International Awards 2023: Double Gold
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2023: 4.5 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2022: 93 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2022: 4.5 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2021: 93 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2021: 4.5 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2020: 94 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2020: 4.5 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2019: 94 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2019: 4.5 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2018: 94 points
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2017: 91 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2018: 4.5 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2017: 95 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2016: 4.5 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2015: 93 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2015: 4 stars
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2015: 91 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2014: 93 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2013: 4.5 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2012: 4.5 stars
- International Wine and Spirits Competition 2011: Gold – Best in Class
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2011: 4.5 stars
- International Wine Challenge 2010: Gold
- Old Mutual Wine Show 2010: Gold
- Tri-Nations Wine Challenge 2010: Gold
- Wine Spectator Results 2008: 91 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2010: 4 stars
- Veritas Awards 2010: Gold
- Veritas Awards 2010: Gold
- Best South African Shiraz in Sweden 2007: First prize
- Veritas Awards 2006: Double Gold
- WineLand Magazine Awards 2003: 4.5 stars
- Veritas Awards 2003: Gold
- Veritas Awards 2002: Double Gold
- WineLand Magazine Awards 2000: 5 stars
- Veritas Awards 2001: Gold
- Michelangelo Wine Awards 2000: Gold
Waterford Antigo
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2024: 92 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2025: 4.5 Stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2023: 91 points
- Gilbert & Gaillard International Awards 2023: Double Gold
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2023: 4 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2022: 91 points
Waterford Old Vine Project Chenin blanc
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2025: 4.5 Stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2024 93 points
- Gilbert & Gaillard International Awards 2023: Double Gold
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2023: 4.5 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2023: 93 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2022: 93 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2021: 4.5 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2020: 4.5 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2020: 92 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2019: 92 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2019: 4.5 stars
Waterford Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2025: 4.5 Stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2024: 91 points
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2023: 92 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2023: 4.5 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2021: 4.5 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2020: 4.5 stars
- Tim Atkin Special Report 2019: 92 points
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2019: 4 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2018: 4 stars
Waterford Rose-Mary
- Rosé Wine and Spirit Challenge 2024: Gold
- Rosé Rocks Awards 2023: Gold
- Winemag.co.za SA Wine Rating 2023: 92 points - Top 10
Waterford Elgin Sauvignon blanc
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2025: 4 Stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2023: 4 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2021: 4 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2016: 4 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2018: 4 stars
- Platter’s Wine Guide 2012: 4 stars

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Experience our distinguished wines
Discover the excellence of our estate and savour our authentic wines by booking a vineyard tour or tasting experience. Alternatively, explore our selection in our shop for a unique experience you can enjoy at home.

Expert praise
Celebrated for excellence in winemaking and innovation.