News & events at Whalehaven & in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
SEPTEMBER 2024
Whalehaven Terroir Series wines available at Amathus Drinks in the United Kingdom
Whalehaven Winery recently visited the UK as their prestigious Terroir Series became available across Amathus Drinks stores. Established in 1978, Amathus is a renowned family-owned drinks importer, distributor, and specialist retailer with locations in London’s most dynamic districts.
08 april 2024
Whalehaven CABERNET FRANC WINS BEST OF SHOW
“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 Division”. The International Division was for wines outside of the USA. Of the eight categories, this is one of three where both sets of judges selected the same Best of Show! “
16 MAY 2024
Whalehaven RESERVE Chardonnay Clinches TROPHY 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 gold medal, securing the podium as the highest scoring wine from South Africa at this esteemed competition and the Hemel-en-Aarde Trophy.
10 APRIL 2024
Whalehaven SPONSORS ENDANGERED WILDLIFE TRUST
The Endangered Wildlife Trust is hosting a Golf day in Stellenbosch on Thursday 11 April to raise funds and awareness for the conservation of threatened species. Whalehaven has sponsored Conservation Coast wines towards the auction items that will be available to bid on.
01 november 2023
Whalehaven Introduces New terroir series wine Range
Whalehaven Winery is proud to announce the release of its new range of cool climate Chardonnays that are set to captivate wine enthusiasts around the world. These remarkable wines, crafted from the third oldest producer in the Hemel-en-Aarde region, showcase the unique terroir and ocean-influenced climate that contribute to their exceptional quality
30 AUGUST 2023
Whalehaven terroir series winS GOLD AT MERIT CHALLENGE
The Whalehaven Terroir Series Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, both won Gold at this years Merit Spirit and Wine Challenge. The Whalehaven Sandstone Strata Chardonnay 2020 was a top perfomer in the white wine category.
22 AUGUST 2022
Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir – the state of play
In the May 2000 issue of Wine magazine, the late Tony Mossop CWM reporting on that year’s panel tasting of Pinot Noir, wrote: “The perfect [example] is not easy to find… particularly in South Africa it seems”.
Best wine overall in that tasting was Whalehaven 1998 with a rating of 3½ Stars.
september 2018
Platinum Accolade for Whalehaven Cabernet Franc
The last four vintages 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 have shown a consistent pedigree of excellence year on year achieving Gold at the South African Cabernet Franc Challenge which is a competition focused on the varietal.
However, perhaps the Bottega Family are most proud of the 2014 vintage which has resulted in one of the highest accolades to date, garnering Platinum at the 2018 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards.
DECEMBER 2007
WHALEHAVEN CHARITY WINE 'SPECIAL RELEASE' SUPPORTS WHALE PROTECTION
Hermanus wine producer, Whalehaven, created a limited edition label – aptly named “Special Release” – consisting of 500 bottles of Viognier-Chardonnay and 500 bottles of a merlot-dominated Cape Blend for the occasion. The commemorative wine label with a Southern Right whale breaching was painted by artist Emese Kazar.
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R43, Hemel-en-Aarde Road,
Hermanus, South Africa
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