The Farm
The farm
Dassieklip, home to the Baleia Bay vineyards, was specifically selected for its
limestone rich soil and close proximity to the ocean. A delicate sea breeze regularly
sweeps across the vineyards; lowering the temperature and ensuring only the
best quality grapes are grown here.
This perfect
union of limestone rich soils and cool ocean air combines to ensure that each
bottle of Baleia Bay wine is testimony to their dedication and passion for a
superbly crafted wine. This passion was recently showcased by numerous awards
fostering Baleia Bay wines as a newcomer to be reckoned with in the South
Africa wine industry.
The Wine
Following
careful consideration, the Joubert family planted Baleia Bay’s first block of
Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Tempranillo in 2009. Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay soon
followed suit. As one of the first wine
producers in their region, this pioneering estate learnt many valuable
lessons. They soon realised that their
specific terroir offers ideal conditions for the cultivation of Pinot Noir,
Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc and in 2011 they expanded further focusing on
these respective cultivars.
It’s all in the name
Following
their inaugural harvest in 2011, a brand name was needed for their wines; they
suitably came up with Baleia Bay. It was inspired by the Portuguese word for
whale (baleia) and it is directly related to Dassieklip’s proximity to St.
Sebastian Bay, affectionately referred to as “South Africa’s whale nursery” due
to the record number of Southern Right whales that migrate here annually. It is
also one of the best land vantage points from where to view these gentle giants
of the ocean.
The awards thus far
Chardonnay 2013
- Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2014 – Gold
- Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2014 – Trophy (The Discovery of the Show )
- Michelangelo Awards 2014 – Double Gold
- Neil Pendock – RECM Best Value 2014
Pinot Noir 2012
- Neil Pendock – RECM Best Value 2014
- Veritas Awards 2014 – Bronze
Sauvignon Blanc 2013
- Neil Pendock – RECM Best Value 2014
Unwooded Chardonnay 2014
- Veritas Awards 2014 – Bronze
Rosè 2014
- Veritas Awards 2014 – Bronze
Olives
& Olive Oil
Baleia Bay is also a small producer of Extra Virgin
Olive Oil and has won a silver medal at the 2013 SA Olive Awards.
LaBella
Restaurant & Deli
LaBella Restaurant & Deli, situated next to Baleia
Bay cellar, is owner run by Lizeth Joubert, the younger sister of Jan-Hendrik
Joubert, owner of Baleia Bay wines.
La
Bella offers daily delicious homemade meals and freshly baked products in a
child friendly environment for a leg stretch or long lazy lunch EnRoute the
beautiful Garden Route. The deli and curio section makes it a ‘well worth it’
stop and you can walk over to Baleia Bay wines to stock up on top quality, well
priced wines and olive products.
Visit us
Baleia Bay
cellar is conveniently located next to the N2, approximately 1km from
Riversdale towards Mossel Bay.
Opening
times:
Tasting Room
Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday and Public Holidays 10:00 –
13:00
LaBella
Restaurant &Deli
Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00
Saturday 08:00 – 15:00
Sunday 08:00 – 16:00
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For more information contact Maryke Holtzhauzen at admin@baleiabay.co.za, telephone 028
713 1367 or visit our website at www.baleiabay.co.za