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Whalehaven

Stellenbosch

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EXCELLENT

Stellenbosch Chardonnay specialist rated by Decanter and Wine Spectator.

Whalehaven is a Stellenbosch winery in South Africa's Coastal Region, where maritime influence and cool-climate conditions shape the character of its wines. The estate focuses on Chardonnay, a variety that thrives in these conditions, expressing mineral precision and complexity. The Sandstone Strata Chardonnay stands as the flagship expression, rated 95.0 by prestige critics including Decanter and Wine Spectator. The core Chardonnay and Conservation Coast Chardonnay round out the portfolio, both earning 90.0 ratings from the same critics. These scores reflect the winery's commitment to quality viticulture in a region known for producing refined, age-worthy white wines.

Peak score90 / 100
RegionStellenboschAddressCorner Hemel-en-Aarde Road & Village Lane, Onrus River, 7201, South Africa, Location: Hemel en Aarde Valley, Hermanus, Sandbaai, South Africa
Top winesEarthscape Reserve Pinot Noir · Sandstone Strata Chardonnay · Granite Rock Pinot Noir
Nearby · within 30 min

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