TERROIR SERIES
MINERAL STONE SAUVIGNON BLANC
Varieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
This small batch of cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc from Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley vineyards combines tropical, saline and mineral notes giving a true sense of place. Intense passionfruit and yellow Cape gooseberry notes are derived from riper grapes exposed to late afternoon sun, while more shady vineyard rows produce berries with flinty aromas and hints of bell peppers.
R180.00
TERROIR SERIES
SANDSTONE STRATA CHARDONNAY
Varieties: 100% Chardonnay
An exceptional limited production Chardonnay from the cool climate Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Light straw in colour. Notes of chalky limestone and citrus peel develop into a fresh, mineral, and flinty mouthfeel with a long lingering finish. A Chardonnay experience. Excellent ageing potential.
Chardonnay Challenge 2024 – Gold Medal
R270.00
TERROIR SERIES
SHALE SUMMIT PINOT NOIR
Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
A light to mid-ruby colour with a fragrant array of cherry, white chocolate, pine nuts, and plum aromas. A juicy entry with a fleshy core revealing flavours of raspberry, strawberry, and light spices offset with a clean, vibrant acidity. Medium-bodied, the wine is focussed and layered with toasty oak, a prominent presence of minerals and crushed rock scree, and a grappa and cherry pit sweetness. A long finish with hints of light cigar note.
R270.00
RESERVE SERIES
SEASCAPE CHARDONNAY
Varieties: 100% Chardonnay
The Reserve Series is the ultimate barrel selection of Whalehaven that is an expression of the winemaker’s expertise in meticulously tasting and evaluating each barrel, to identify those that offer stand- out aromas, tastes, and mouthfeel, ensuring those barrels merit separation and elevation.
This Chardonnay presents a more linear and mineral profile on the palate, showcasing a delightful flinty and limestone character.
It boasts a sturdy backbone of minerality, with notes of chalk, honeysuckle blossom, Granny Smith apple, lemon grass, crushed river rocks, and a subtle mineralogy reminiscent of a sea breeze.
R405.00
RESERVE SERIES
EARTHSCAPE PINOT NOIR
Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
The Reserve Series is the ultimate barrel selection of Whalehaven that is an expression of the winemaker’s expertise in meticulously tasting and evaluating each barrel, to identify those that offer stand- out aromas, tastes, and mouthfeel, ensuring those barrels merit separation and elevation.
An exceptional, limited production Pinot Noir that whispers to connoisseurs and collectors to explore its complex perfumed character. Haunting floral notes of peonies, cherry blossom and sweet violets that are followed by waves of bold fruit flavours of cherry and raspberry. This wine is a ballerina that with each swirl unveils a pirouette of complex floral notes, wild mushrooms and cherry. Every sip is a wonder.
R405.00