WHALEHAVEN IN THE PRESS
Wine.co.za: Investec Trophy Wine Show reveals trophy and gold medal winners for 2025
The Trophy Wine Show, the industry’s leading platform for celebrating South Africa’s premium wines, announces the results of this year’s competition.
Wine Anorak: South African Chardonnay: how does it stack up internationally?
Whalehaven wine received 95 points at an International Chardonnay tasting in the UK in May 2025.
Jancis Robinson: Chardonnay from buttery to steely
Wine styles have evolved enormously this century, from concentrated and beefy to fresher and lighter. But no varietal wine has changed as much as Chardonnay.
Top Wine SA: Decanter panel raves about ‘stellar’ SA Chardonnay
Another accolade for Whalehaven! Reserve Chardonnay was awarded 97 points at the Decanter Panel Tasting.
Wine.co.za: Triumph: Whalehaven Chardonnay wins two Gold medals at the 2024 Chardonnay Challenge
Whalehaven Wines has once again proven its heightened success in the competitive world of Chardonnay, winning two prestigious Gold medals.
California Wines & Wineries: 2016 Whalehaven Winery Cabernet Franc from South Africa – A Double Winner!
Whalehaven Winery was both the Professional Judges and the People’s Choice Judges winner as Best of Show at the 5th Annual International Cabernet Franc Wine Competition in the “International...
Wine.co.za: Whalehaven Seascape Chardonnay Clinches Trophy and Highest Score of 96 Points at International Wine Challenge
Whalehaven is delighted to announce its remarkable success at the prestigious International Wine Challenge (IWC), where its 2023 Whalehaven Seascape Chardonnay secured an exceptional 96 points and a...
RoveSa: Whalehaven Winery Introduces Exciting New Range of Cool Climate Chardonnays
Whalehaven Winery Introduces Exciting New Range of Cool Climate Chardonnays Hemel-en-Aarde, South Africa – February 2024 Whalehaven Winery, renowned as the third-oldest winery in the Hemel-en-Aarde...
Winemag: Whalehaven Earthscape Reserve Pinot Noir 2020
Whalehaven Earthscape Reserve Pinot Noir 2020 By Christian Eedes, 23 November 2023 Top-end wines previously went under the “Conservation Coast” label but now are “Reserve”. Grapes for the Earthscape...
Inside Guide Wine of the Week 17: Whalehaven Seascape Reserve Chardonnay 2020
A fresh and vibrant cool-climate chardonnay. From the third-oldest wine producer in the Hemel-en-Aarde, Whalehaven Winery’s brand-new ranges of chardonnay and pinot noir showcase the unique terroir...
Whale Tales: Whalehaven has whale of a new Tasting Room!
Whalehaven has whale of a new Tasting Room, pairs with chocolate and jams! By Chris Von Ulmenstein – February 2024 I have driven past the Whalehaven Winery on numerous occasions when visiting...