Waterford Estate is situated in the Blaauwklippen Valley, in the Stellenbosch region. It is owned by the Ord Family and has been developed by Kevin Arnold, cellar master and managing partner. Only half of the total 120 hectares of the land is planted with vines in order to preserve and protect the natural fauna and flora there.
At Waterford several practices have been implemented to encourage sustainability. including various systems and procedures to save water, conserve the terrain. The Estate is committed to a globally recognized sustainability initiative, known as The Porto Protocol and holds an Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) certificate for its environmentally friendly production methods.
Cabernet Sauvignon is the leading varietal on Waterford Estate, thanks to the optimal terroir found on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain. Our region is known to produce Cabernet Sauvignon characterised by earthy aromatics, well-textured tannins and fresh finishes. These are some of the factors that contribute towards the area being renowned and distinguished for longevity of its wines.