2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Walker Bay
Production Details 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 standout aromas, tastes, and mouthfeel, ensuring those barrels merit separation and elevation.
Tasting Notes
flinty, limestone, chalk, honeysuckle blossom, Granny Smith apple, lemon grass, crushed river rocks, sea breeze
Critics Ratings Chardonnay du Monde 2025: Gold & Top 10 Chardonnay in the world
Chardonnay du Monde 2025Gold & Top 10 Chardonnay in the world
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Walker Bay
Tasting Notes
buttered melba toast, peat, spice, apricot, peach, yellow apple, sea spray, crushed almonds, jasmine
Critics Ratings International Wine Challenge 2024: 96 Points & Hemel-en-Aarde Trophy
International Wine Challenge 202496 Points & Hemel-en-Aarde Trophy
National Chardonnay Challenge 2024Gold
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Walker Bay
Production Details 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 standout aromas, tastes, and mouthfeel, ensuring those barrels merit separation and elevation.
Tasting Notes
sun-kissed oranges, freesia blossoms, lime cordial, fresh whipped lemon curd, acacia honey, freshly cut hay
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Walker Bay
Production Details 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 standout aromas, tastes, and mouthfeel, ensuring those barrels merit separation and elevation.
Tasting Notes
flinty, limestone, chalk, honeysuckle blossom, Granny Smith apple, lemon grass, crushed river rocks, sea breeze
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Chardonnay100%
Region Walker Bay
Tasting Notes
Granny Smith apple, fresh-cut melon, green pear, minerality, lemon zest, lemon curd
Critics Ratings Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2023: 93 Points
Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 202393 Points
IWSC 202395 Points | Gold
Tim Atkin SA Report 202391 Points
Producer Information
Website
Phone
+27 (0)28 050 1301
Owner
Alberto and Roberto Bottega