Renowned Master of Wine and expert winemaker Richard Kershaw brings his unparalleled knowledge and precision to Whalehaven Wines, shaping its evolution into a producer of world-class cool-climate wines. Originally from the UK, Kershaw is one of the few Masters of Wine actively making wine, and he has built a reputation for his meticulous approach to site-specific Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in South Africa. Since 2023, Kershaw and his team have been instrumental in refining the winery’s Terroir & Reserve Series, focusing on crafting wines that capture the unique minerality and elegance of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. His dedication to site selection, balanced acidity, and expressive fruit profiles has elevated Whalehaven’s wines to new heights, earning them prestigious accolades on both local and international stages. With a passion for small-batch, high-quality production, Kershaw’s expertise continues to drive Whalehaven’s commitment to excellence and authenticity in every bottle.

To stay true to terroir and to express the sense of place, Whalehaven creates small batches of limited edition wines that fall under Upper Hemel-en-Aarde or Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge to bring perspective to the flavours found that have a maritime influence. A cool climate terroir-driven range of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that are the icons of the Whalehaven range.