WHALE HAVEN - GUIDE TO THE HEMEL-EN-AARDE

The Walker Bay wine district’s most important road, the Hemel-en-Aarde R320, winds its way through South Africa’s premium cool climate wine region. It offers visitors to the area the opportunity to experience world-renowned Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as some of our country’s best Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz, as well as innovative blends.

The R320 Wine Route unites the passion and reputation of many wineries, each producing small volumes of uncompromising, premium quality wines. With vineyards deriving maximum beneit from the high elevation and cool sea breezes, this region is celebrated for its unique terroir and maritime climate that results in countless local and international accolades and awards for its wines.

Carefully and sustainably managed vineyards, the unspoiled natural beauty of the mountains, ocean and blue skies of Walker Bay, guarantee visitors a thrilling, memorable experience. You will be warmly welcomed at the tasting venues on the various wine estates along this route, with each of them offering one or more of the following – wine tastings, platters, meals, nature walks and cellar tours.

WHALE HAVEN

Whalehaven was named after the protective bay that shelters breeding Southern Right Whales in the cool Cape winter months. Wines here are made with grapes from the Bottega family farm, Da Capo Vineyards in Somerset West, and their vineyards in Hemel-en-Aarde. At the Wine Experience Centre in The Village interesting pairings are offered – try the artisan chocolate pairing or the jam pairing for something different. To book call 028 316 1633.

Open for tasting and sales, Monday - Saturday 10:00 – 17:00 and Sunday 10:00 – 16:00. Closed on Christmas Day.

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