Cabernet Franc

Try it with roast chicken, pork, roasted or grilled, beef, duck, sausage, lamb.

The wine was racked immediately after malo and placed in mainly French (60%) and American (40%) 1st (35%), 2nd (40%) and 3rd (25%) fill oak barrels for 12 months of maturation after which the wine was lightly filtered and bottled.

The grapes were cold-soaked for 4 days prior to fermentation. They were then pressed and put straight into barrels for malo-lactic (secondary) fermentation.

Whalehaven is a boutique, family-owned winery located at the gateway to South Africa’s renowned Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Known for its elegant, cool-climate wines, Whalehaven specialises in handcrafted Chardonnays that express the unique coastal terroir of the region. With a focus on small-lot production and a commitment to innovation and quality, Whalehaven has gained global recognition for its mineral-driven wines that balance purity, structure, and finesse. Discover Whalehaven’s award-winning wines—crafted with care, inspired by the sea, and rooted in place – A Triumph of Nature.