Whalehaven Earthscape Reserve Pinot noir

2023

Region: Upper Hemel-En-Aarde
Wine of Origin: Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Winemaker: Richard Kirshaw MW

Producer Information

Our winery is situated on the Whale Coast, one of the most beautiful sections of coastal land in South Africa. In 1995, the history of Whalehaven began. Whalehaven is the third oldest wine estate in the Hemel-en-Aarde, after Hamilton Russell and Bouchard Finlayson. We have a strong reputation for crafting a classic range of wine largely made from French single varieties, particularly a world-class Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Our iconic logo echoes the philosophy of the winery to carefully nurture our wines in barrel, until the perfect time for them to be released. The wines honour the Southern Right Whale and their breeding habits that are celebrated across the Hermanus region from the beginning of July annually.

Wine Information

Alcohol: 14.3%
Residual Sugar: 1.1 g/l
PH: 3.72
TA: 5.2


Color: Red
Varietals: Pinot Noir (100%)
Style: Dry
Type: Still
Category: Red wooded
Unit of Measure: 750 ml
Production: 1200 bottles
Price Code: D

Production

Suitable for Vegetarians No
Suitable for Vegans No
Vineyard / Terroir / Climate The grapes come from PN115 and PN113 clone vines on north facing slopes. The vines experience, on average, 750mm of rain each year with south-easterly winds in the spring and summer and north- westerly winds in the autumn and winter. The soil is composed of a coarse gravel loam of decomposed granite and sedimentary gravel mix which overlays a saprophytic clay of weathered granite, whilst he top soil is a coarse loam with a medium gravel. Along with natural rainfall, the vines are supplemented with under vine micro jet irrigation every second row.
From Old Vines No

Certifications

Product is Certifified Organic No
Product is Certifified Biodynamic No
Local Certifications
Is Fairtrade Certified No
Fairtrade Accreditation