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.

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

2017
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2025: 4.5 Stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2024: 97 points
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2022: 97 points
2016
  • Fine Wine Awards 2024: 93 points
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2024: 4.5 stars
  • Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2024: 93 points
2015
  • ‍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
2014
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2020: 5 stars
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2019: 5 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2019: 97 points
2012
  • 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
2011
  • Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2017: 91 points
2010
  • 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
2009
  • Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2014: 92 points
  • Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2012: 93 points
  • Wine Spectator Results 2009: 94 points
2007
  • 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
2006
  • Tri-Nations Wine Challenge 2010: Double Gold
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2009: 4 stars
2005
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2009: 4.5 Stars
  • Wine Spectator Results 2005: 93 Points
2004
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2008: 4 Stars

Our Estate wines

Waterford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

2019
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2024: 4.5 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2024: 93 points
2018
  • 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
2017
  • Cathay Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021: Gold
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2021: 4.5 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2021: 95 points
2016
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2020: 4.5 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2019: 94 points
2015
  • 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
2014
  • 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
2012
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2016: 4.5 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2015: 93 points
  • Christian Eedes - Sanlam Cabernet Sauvignon Report 2015: 5 stars
2011
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2015: 4 stars
  • Christian Eedes - Sanlam Cabernet Sauvignon Report 2014: 5 stars
2010
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2014: 92 points
  • Vitis Vinifera Awards 2013: Double Gold
2008
  • 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
2007
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2010: 4 stars
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2011: 4 stars
2004
  • The Wine Enthusiast Results 2006: 92 points
2000
  • Veritas Awards 2002: Gold
1999
  • WineLand Magazine Awards 1999: 4 stars

Waterford Estate Grenache Single Vineyard

2022
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2025: 4.5 Stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2024: 93 points
2021
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2023: 93 points
2020
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2023: 4 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2022: 93 points
2019
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2024: 4 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2022: 92 points
2018
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2020: 94 points
2017
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2019: 94 points
2016
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2018: 93 points
2014
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2016: 91 points

Waterford Estate Chardonnay Single Vineyard

2021
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2024: 93 points
2020
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2023: 94 points
  • Winemag.co.za SA Wine Rating 2023: 91 points
2019
  • 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
2018
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2021: 4 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2021: 93 points
2017
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2020: 4 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2019: 93 points
2016
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2019: 4 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2018: 93 points
2015
  • 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
2014
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2016: 4 stars
2013
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2015: 4 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2015: 93 points
2012
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2014: 92 points
2011
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2012: 4.5 stars
2010
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2012: 4 stars
2008
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2010:4 stars
2007
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2011: 4 stars
2005
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2007: 5 stars
  • ‍Platter’s Wine Guide 2006: 5 stars
2000
  • Michelangelo Wine Awards 2001: Gold

Our Waterford wines

Waterford Kevin Arnold Shiraz

2020
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2025: 4.5 Stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2024: 93 points
2019
  • 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
2018
  • 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
2017
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2022: 4.5 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2021: 93 points
2016
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2021: 4.5 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2020: 94 points
2015
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2020: 4.5 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2019: 94 points
2014
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2019: 4.5 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2018: 94 points
  • Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2017: 91 points
2013
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2018: 4.5 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2017: 95 points
2011
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2016: 4.5 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2015: 93 points
2010
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2015: 4 stars
  • Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2015: 91 points
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2014: 93 points
2009
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2013: 4.5 stars
2008
  • 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
2007
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2010: 4 stars
  • Veritas Awards 2010: Gold
  • Veritas Awards 2010: Gold
2003
  • Best South African Shiraz in Sweden 2007: First prize
  • Veritas Awards 2006: Double Gold
  • WineLand Magazine Awards 2003: 4.5 stars
2002
  • Veritas Awards 2003: Gold
2001
  • Veritas Awards 2002: Double Gold
2000
  • WineLand Magazine Awards 2000: 5 stars
1999
  • Veritas Awards 2001: Gold
  • Michelangelo Wine Awards 2000: Gold

Waterford Antigo

2021
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2024: 92 points
2020
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2025: 4.5 Stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2023: 91 points
  • Gilbert & Gaillard International Awards 2023: Double Gold
2019
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2023: 4 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2022: 91 points

Waterford Old Vine Project Chenin blanc

2023
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2025: 4.5 Stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2024 93 points
2020
  • Gilbert & Gaillard International Awards 2023: Double Gold
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2023: 4.5 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2023: 93 points
2019
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2022: 93 points
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2021: 4.5 stars
2018
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2020: 4.5 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2020: 92 points
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2019: 92 points
2017
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2019: 4.5 stars

Waterford Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique

2017
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2025: 4.5 Stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2024: 91 points
2015
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2023: 92 points
2014
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2023: 4.5 stars
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2021: 4.5 stars
2011
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2020: 4.5 stars
  • Tim Atkin Special Report 2019: 92 points
2009
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2019: 4 stars
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2018: 4 stars

Waterford Rose-Mary

2024
  • Rosé Wine and Spirit Challenge 2024: Gold
2023
  • Rosé Rocks Awards 2023: Gold
  • Winemag.co.za SA Wine Rating 2023: 92 points - Top 10

Waterford Elgin Sauvignon blanc

2023
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2025: 4 Stars
2021
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2023: 4 stars
2019
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2021: 4 stars
2015
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2016: 4 stars
2014
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2018: 4 stars
2011
  • Platter’s Wine Guide 2012: 4 stars

Notable recent recognitions

Here are some of our most notable recent recognitions, illustrating the commitment to quality and distinction that is at the heart of our Waterford Way ethos.
Waterford Estate was judged as South Africa's winner of the Great Wine Capitals (GWC) Best of Wine Tourism Awards.
2014
Tim Atkin MW named cellarmaster Mark le Roux South Africa's Young Winemaker of The Year.
2017
We were recognised by Tim Atkin for Best Cellar Door Experiences.
2021
Waterford Estate was listed among the Top 100 World’s Best Vineyards. SALT Restaurant at Waterford Estate was named one of Cape Town’s Top 30 Best Restaurants by The Inside Guide.
2022
The Jem 2016 was ranked as the number one South African red blend in the United States.
2024
Our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon was recognised among the Top 25 South African Cabernet Sauvignons in the USA.
2024
Our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon received the title of Best Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Estate at the African Excellence Awards 2024.
2024
Waterford Estate was honoured with a 2024 Travellers' Choice Award from Tripadvisor, placing us among the top 10% of things to do worldwide.
2024
We were acknowledged by Cape Tourism as one of the Top 5 Best Wineries in Cape Town and Surrounds.
2024
Waterford Estate received accolades as one of the Top Stellenbosch Wine Farms for both Summer and Winter 2024 by Cape Tourism.
2024

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.

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Luke V
Developer
“Bursting from the glass with juicy layers of complex dark fruit essences of blackberry jus and spiced plum compote, the 2016 The Jem offers gobs of sappy purple flowers and elegant oak essences. Full-bodied, firm and juicy, the palate is ripe, plush and still tannic before revealing layers of succulent red fruit tones that glide to an elegant and robust finish. It's a devastatingly gorgeous wine that has me craving flame-kissed ribeyes.”
Anthony Mueller
The Wine Advocate
"Antigo by Waterford is the latest stroke of genius from the team at this esteemed Stellenbosch winery. Showcasing the beauty, complexity, and elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon blended with classic Bordeaux varietals, this wine glides over the palate with a luxurious depth that outshines any other in its class."
Katie Barratt
The Wine Fairy
“The Jem is gloriously unique, built on a base of Cabernet Sauvignon with 52% Syrah, Mourvèdre, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese and Barbera towering above it. Part Bordeaux, part Rhône Valley part northern Italy, it's also uniquely South African, with stylish, perfumed, elegant aromas and flavours of red and black fruits, nuanced oak and a long, tapering finish.”
Tim Atkin
Master of Wine
“If you wanted to turn a wine novice onto the joys of Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, you could do worse than pour them a glass of this flagship red. Pure, perfumed and refined, with subtle lead pencil and cut grass aromas, piercing blackcurrant fruit and just the right amount of oak sweetness.”
Tim Atkin
Master of Wine
“Often among my favourite Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignons”
Tim Atkin
Master of Wine

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