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Waterford Estate, Stellenbosch

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A chance to learn about local winemaking techniques draws many to Waterford Estate, a 120 hectare (290 acre) property in a picturesque valley known for its varied plant and animal life. In addition to tasting and purchasing the estate's signature wines, you can also walk around the property to enjoy the scent of citrus groves, lavender fields, and rosemary beds. Using our online itinerary creator, Stellenbosch attractions like Waterford Estate can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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Full-Day Cape Winelands Tour Including Franschhoek from Cape Town BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $89
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Half-Day Cape Winelands Tour from Cape Town BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $65
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Full-Day Cape Town Based Wine Safari with Wine Pairing and Franschhoek Motor Museum Experience BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $188
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  • By Giulia F
    We come from Piedmont, one of the three "queen regions" of wine in Italy, we love drinking wine and we are pretentious drinkers. We choose this winery between many others in Stellenbosch, reading on T...  more »
  • By allisterb2016
    Loved the atmosphere, location and wines. Something to snack on would be great. Will definitely be back.  more »
  • By Danielcioglia
    Worth knowing this winery located in a beautiful place. Try the harmonization of wines with chocolate
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  • By Magdalene Lin
    lovely wine tasting session with oliver, chocolates were nice too
  • By Ra Sha
    We really loved this vineyard, the wines were incredible. Their wine ‘Jem’ is top 3% internationally and was very good. We walked through the wine making areas where they were actually making wine, de stemming, and mashing grapes - which made for a very unique experience. The service was also one of the best in the wineries we visited. Overall very authentic and enjoyable experience.
  • By Alice Bullard
    Had the most wonderful time at Waterford Wine Estates yesterday where we did the ‘wine safari tour.’ The whole experience was made even more enjoyable due to our wine guide, Trent, along with his side kick, Pinot Noir, the dog! Every question we asked, Trent knew the answer to. The wine was exceptional and would have no hesitation of recommending this experience to anyone. Thank you Trent!
  • By Melanie Weeda
    Absolutely love their wine and chocolate pairing. I also think their accompanying explanations are really good, but this might of course be depending on your sommelier/wine steward. Their tastings happen outside, which makes it also an excellent trip for a day out with nice weather.
  • By Jodi Leunissen
    Great wine tasting, lovely scenery. Sasha helped us very good, explained everything about the wines really well and patience. We loved the Chardonnay as well as the chocolate and wine pairings. Not the cheapest one though, but it's worth it.
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