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Whalehaven Wines was started in 1995 and is the third oldest winery in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. The Whalehaven Wine Experience Centre has recently been renovated, with an open spaced and well-lit venue that welcomes visitors in to taste and enjoy. The winery is located at the beginning of the Hemel en Aarde Wine Route and now offers an array of hand-crafted wines that form the foundations for a memorable sensory journey.
Whalehaven honours the annual migration of the Southern Right whales by having their wines named after the sheltered waters of Walker Bay ? a haven for the visiting whales and their soon-to-be-born calves. The unique bond between a Southern Right mother and its calf has been portrayed in the elegant logo as well as in the nurturing process that the winery takes to create its signature wines.
The wines on offer are the Whalehaven Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinotage, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Old Harbour Blend, all of which have been created using only the best of their vineyards. Their winemaker, Reino Thiart, has been working closely with the Bottega Family, exploring and creating French inspired wines of superior quality and unique taste.
Alongside the variety of wines, the centre also offers its visitors a tutored or Chocolate & Wine pairing, using locally produced Floral Chocolates to bring more of the Cape into the tasting experience.
WINE TASTING TIMES
Monday - Friday | 10h00 - 17h00
Saturday - Sunday | 10h30 - 16h30
