WHALEHAVEN CATALOGUE EXPORTS 2022

WWW.WHALEHAVEN.CO.ZA PAGE 1 OF 8 2022 C ATA L O G U E BOTTEGA FAMILY WINE GROUP Hermanus, South Africa

WWW.WHALEHAVEN.CO.ZA PAGE 2 OF 8 01 W H A L EH AV EN CLASSIC COLLECTION EXCEPTIONAL FINESSE, CONSISTENT QUALITY Whalehaven Unwooded Viognier Whalehaven Pinotage Whalehaven Pinot Nior Whalehaven Merlot Whalehaven Cabernet Franc Whalehaven Sauvignon Blanc 02 W H A L EH AV EN R E S E RV E RANGE NUMBERED BOTTLES, SMALL BATCH SITE-SPECIFIC WINES FROM THE UPPER HEMEL-EN-AARDE VALLEY. Conservation Coast Chardonnay Conservation Coast Pinot Noir

WWW.WHALEHAVEN.CO.ZA PAGE 3 OF 8 W H A L E H AV E N Whalehaven Wines is the third oldest wine Reino Thiart, has been with Bottega Family French Burgundies in South Africa. These producer in the Hemel-en-Aarde region and Wine for nearly two decades, creating one of classic Burgundian varietals are icons of is recognised for its exceptional, consistent the broadest spectrums of wines in the valley. the Hermanus region and a long-standing quality that has seen it cellared by discerning tradition within the Whalehaven portfolio. private collectors and served at some of the Whalehaven Winery has a strong reputation Conservation Coast is focused on small batch top restaurants. The age-worthy wines are for crafting a classic range of wines largely production of cool climate terroir-driven hand-crafted to celebrate each harvest and made from French single varietals, particularly wines from the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. to reflect the particular nuances of each a world-class Merlot, as well as a popular The area ‘Conservation Coast’ celebrates the varietal. Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. stretch of pristine Cape South Coast from False Bay to Cape Agulhas, where a number The winery based near the coastal town of Whalehaven has earned a strong reputation of coastal and offshore conservancy areas Hermanus, known for sheltering breeding for its highly-awarded French-styled Pinot offer sanctuary to indigenous fynbos flora whales, has been wholly owned by the Noir and Chardonnay, creating wines which and visiting marine life. Bottega Family since 2003. Winemaker, evoke the elegance and reserve of fine

WWW.WHALEHAVEN.CO.ZA PPAAGGEE44OOFF1 08 WINEMAKERS SELECTION Classic Single Cultivar COASTAL WINES Pure, precisely delineated and subtle even in their opulence. CULTIVARS Sauvignon Blanc | Cabernet Franc | Merlot Pinotage | Pinot Noir | Unwooded Viognier

WWW.WHALEHAVEN.CO.ZA PAGE 5 OF 8 W H A L EH AV EN COA STA L COLLECTION W H A L EH AV EN W H A L EH AV EN SAUVIGNON BLANC PINOT NOIR 2021 VINTAGE 2019 VINTAGE UPPER HEMEL-EN-A ARDE VALLEY HEMEL-EN-A ARDE RIDGE SAUVIGNON BLANC (100%) PINOT NOIR (100%) Refreshing and refined. This cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc Accessible, bright, complex and delicate. An exciting, lively, from Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley vineyards combines medium bodied Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge Pinot noir. Light tropical, saline and mineral notes giving a true sense of red with a typical garnet edge. Aromas of sour cherry, place. Intense, yellow passionfruit and guava notes are pomegranate and cranberries develop and evolve further derived from riper grapes exposed to late afternoon sun, on the palate leaving a long lingering and promising fruity while more shady vineyard rows produce berries with finish. flinty aromas and hints of apricot blossoms and white pear. Serve chilled for maximum enjoyment. PEDIGREE: 2015 Tim Atkin SA Report 2017 – 90 points CURRENT VINTAGE: 2021 Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge - Double Gold

WWW.WHALEHAVEN.CO.ZA PAGE 6 OF 8 W H A L EH AV EN CL A SSIC COLLECTION A classic and elegant range of polished wines largely made from French single varieties that have an established pedigree of awards. W H A L EH AV EN W H A L EH AV EN W H A L EH AV EN UNWOODED VIOGNIER MERLOT PI N O TAG E 2020 VINTAGE 2015 VINTAGE 2018 VINTAGE VIOGNIER (100%) MERLOT (100%) PINOTAGE (100%) Round, rich and refreshing. Light pale straw in colour A powerful complex Merlot, deep red in colour with Deep red centre with a purple edge. Sweet and sour with a lime tinge. Perfumed aromas of peach blossoms aromas of plums, blackcurrants and cedar wood. A multi- cherries, plums and a hint of fynbos on the nose. Dense and dried fig are followed by flavours and textures of layered and ever-changing mid-palate with dark fruits of dark chocolate fondant, toasted nuts and liquorice green melon, white pear, nectarine and honeysuckle. This the forest and red currant flavours. A complex and vibrant flavours on the palate. An accessible and well-structured unwooded Viognier has a lush, pleasing texture and a wine that will reward cellaring. Pinotage with layers of red fruits on the finish. long, lingering finish. Serve chilled. CURRENT VINTAGE: PEDIGREE: PEDIGREE: 2015 Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2018 – 90 points 2015 Gold Wine Awards 2017 – Gold 2015 Vintage - Wine Magazine’s Merlot report 2018 – 90 points 2015 Michelangelo Awards 2019 – Double Gold 2015 Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2020 – 94 points PEDIGREE: 2014 Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2020 – 94 points 2014 Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2018 – Silver 2007- Top Wine SA Classification – Most successful South 2016 African Merlot for consistency”

WWW.WHALEHAVEN.CO.ZA PAG E 7 O F 89 W H A L EH AV EN ULTR A R ARE WINE CABERNET FRANC of the Cape CABERNET FRANC (100%) Dark red in colour with complementary aromas of dusty A bold Cabernet Franc green peppers and sweet vanilla on the nose. Enticing with aromas of green pepper, flavours of ripe plums and dark forest floor berries on the palate. A well balanced Cabernet Franc with good fruit, sweet vanilla and plums freshness, structure and great ageing potential. CURRENT VINTAGE: ORIGIN 2015 Michelangelo International Wine Award 2019 - Gold Stellenbosch, South Africa Cabernet Franc Challenge 2019 – Gold Cabernet Franc Challenge 2020 – Top 6 Winner Wine Magazine Minority Report 2020– 90 points PEDIGREE: 2014 Michelangelo International Wine Award 2018 – Platinum Cabernet Franc Challenge 2020 – Gold Cabernet Franc Challenge 2021 – Golds 2013 Cabernet Franc Challenge 2017 – Gold Gilbert & Gaillard Awards 2019 – Gold 93 points

WWW.WHALEHAVEN.CO.ZA PPAAGGEE88OOFF1 08 COOL CLIMATE Terroir-driven WINES OF THE CAPE Selected numerous times by the Sommeliers Selection. Limited production & numbered releases. ORIGIN Upper Hemel-En-Aarde, South Africa

WWW.WHALEHAVEN.CO.ZA PAGE 9 OF 8 CONSERVAT ION COA ST RESERVE WINES A cool climate terroir-driven range of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde valley, that are the icons of the Whalehaven range. CONSERVAT ION COA ST CONSERVAT ION COA ST C H A R D ON N AY PINOT NOIR CHARDONNAY (100%) PINOT NOIR (100%) A velvety opulent wine made with the Cape’s own grape Pinotage blended with noble Full and complex. A multi-clone blend of five noble varieties. Explosive and evolving varieties. Rich and intriguing aromas and flavours with exploding layers of red fruits aromas of ripe black berries, leather and pencil crayon shavings are followed by hints with notes of hazelnut, dark chocolate and oatmeal. Soft tannins, dark red fruit and a of cedar wood, tobacco and trademark cassis character. A serious, tightly packed long finish are hallmarks of this wine. wine with a long lingering finish. A wine with great pedigree that will reward cellaring. Decanting recommended. CURRENT VINTAGE: CURRENT VINTAGE: 2016 Wine Mag Chard report 2020 92 – points Michelangelo International Wine Award 2019 – Gold 2016 Mosaic Top 5 Pinot noir 2020 – 90+ points SA vs World Chardonnay Challenge – 9th out of 23 wines John Platter – 4 star PEDIGREE: PEDIGREE: 2015 Decanter World Wine Award 2020 – Silver 91 points 2015 SA Sommeliers Selection 2017 – Listed DWWA 2019 – Silver Tim Atkin SA report 2017 Conservation Coast – 89 points Decanter Chardonnay review – Highly recommended Tim Atkin SA Report 2017 – 92 points 2014 SA Sommeliers Selection 2018 – Listed Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2018 – 2014 Tim Atkin SA Report 2016 – 92 points Gold Medal SA Sommeliers Selection 2018 – Selected Drinks Business – Global Pinot Noir Masters tasting 2017 – Silver Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2018 – 92 points 2013 SA Sommeliers Selection 2017 – Selected 2013 Chardonnay du monde 2015 - Bronze

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