The Waterford Way

"What an outstanding experience! Waterford is clearly producing some exceptional wines - there's no doubt about that! Seeing the process and the inner workings of true artistry in winemaking was fascinating, especially for someone like me who knows very little about it. However, the highlight was the vineyard tour in the Land Rover! Our guide was beyond superb: knowledgeable, and professional, and he struck the perfect balance between giving us space and inviting us back to try the endless Waterford creations. The wine safari is something we’ll be recommending to anyone who will listen for a very long time!"

"We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Salt. Our waiter was knowledgeable and friendly. The setting is lovely and the food was well presented and tasty. We had the soft shell crab."

"Such a fun and cosy winter experience at Waterford!"

"Wow wow wow. Stunning venue, amazing customer service. Thank you for a great experience."

“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.”

"Waterford Estate has always held a special place in my heart. The estate is stunning, and their wines are delicious - and I’m glad to say they’ve only gotten better since my last visit. This time, I brought my wife for her birthday to SALT at Waterford, and it was an unforgettable experience. The restaurant takes full advantage of the beautiful courtyard, with tables positioned perfectly to give everyone a scenic view. Of course, no visit to Waterford is complete without tasting their wines, so we opted for a tasting alongside our lunch. They offer various tasting options, but we chose one with a wide selection of wine styles, including three wines paired with artisan chocolates. Lunch at SALT was incredible - a must-experience for everyone. Each dish was beautifully presented and delicious! Our standout dishes were the Swordfish, Hantam Rack of Lamb, and Grilled Beef Rib Eye, though I doubt you could go wrong with any choice. I also loved the variety of salts on the table, which added a unique touch to the meal. Our waiter made the experience even better. From the warm welcome at the door to his attentive, friendly service, he was outstanding, and his wine knowledge added an extra layer to our tasting. My wife and I would like to extend a huge thank you to Chef Beau du Toit and the entire team for making our time at SALT so special and memorable."

"The experience was the Porcupine Trail Walk. The weather was not conducive to completion of the full walk so an extended cellar tour and wine tasting was organised. Staff is superb, knowledgeable and very friendly."

“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.”