ONE MORE GLASS OF WINE

What does it take to become South Africa’s Best Sommelier?

Armand Ridgard joins us on the Waterford Estate Podcast to talk about winning the title in his first-ever competition, his approach to tasting, and what continues to inspire his love of wine.

We put him to the test with a blind tasting and explore his thoughts on the wine industry, one glass at a time.

In this episode, we explore the ins and outs of wine judging with one of South Africa's most decorated Master Wine, Cathy van Zyl.

From lessons learnt in Australia to pushing South African wine quality forward, Cathy has done it all!

Tourism is a key factor in the South African economy, and nowhere is this more evident than in Stellenbosch.

In our latest podcast episode, we’re joined by Elmarie Rabe, General Manager of the Stellenbosch Wine Route, and Jeanerette Momberg, former CEO of Visit Stellenbosch. Together, they share insights on what makes our town so special, the powerful work being done to grow wine tourism, and what every visitor can look forward to when exploring this incredible region.

Everyone's favourite viticulturist, David van Schalkwyk, is back to discuss the incredible work he and his team are doing in moving our vineyard firmly into the regenerative agriculture space.

From drones to cattle, David has managed to not only bring about vineyard health but also natural health to the environment in which we farm.

Jean-Vincent Ridon!

A legend in the South African wine industry started his wine journey as a sommelier in a family-owned restaurant in France, but these humble beginnings laid a solid foundation on which he built an incredibly successful career.

It was an honour and a privilege to host Jean Vincent on the podcast, his way with words and immeasurable palate left us all starstruck.

Discover the story of the Old Vine Project and their new initiative, the Old Vine Academy. 

Katie Barratt, aka The Wine Fairy, shares her journey in wine, her love for Chardonnay, and insights into South Africa's fine wine scene.

Join Mark le Roux and David van Schalkwyk as they discuss the 2024 harvest and the rich diversity of South Africa's wine offerings.

Waterford Estate’s Marketing Manager, Anrike van der Walt, discusses innovative tech in wine marketing and her path to appreciating wine.

Join Elizabeth Meyer, head winemaker at D'Aria and a top 30 under 30 wine professional, as she shares her journey and passion for winemaking.