My goal at Baleia is to create wines of quality and character reflective of the terroir they originate from. Due to our unique location near to St Sebastian Bay we will adapt our winemaking techniques to enhance and preserve our distinctiveness.

With the careful usage of Terracotta Amphora, French oak barrels and large format Foudre casks, we prefer a more conservative approach of maturation, the duration of which is determined by “vintage intensity”. Maturation I see more as a compilation of flavours.

I want to create wines with purity, complexity and focus. Wines which are reflective of their elements.

With a love for fine food, I carefully focus on balance between freshness, body and bright acidity.