The Casa da Baleia Range
The Casa range is a reflection of wines that are true to their terroir yet perfectly balanced and accessible for everyday enjoyment. They represent the house style of the property… AKA Casa.
To create this range, we make use of minimal wood intervention, Foudres and amphorae to bring freshness and liveliness to the wines.
Our other wine ranges:
Sauvignon Blanc
Deborah Rosé
Chardonnay
Vinhos Rochas
Pinot Noir
Syrah
Tempranillo
Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting Note
Pale, greenish gold. Reflecting classic aromas of elderberry flower and green fig on the nose and crisp, green litchi flavours on the palate.
Baleia’s food-driven wines present a delicate sensation of minerality which is expressed by natural salts found in the soils and prepares the palate beautifully.
Deborah Rosé
Tasting Note
An exotic rosé with a bouquet of watermelon, candy floss, lingering flavours of strawberry cheesecake and light spice on the palate. The delicate sensation of minerality present in Baleia’s wines is an expression of the natural salts found in the soils and prepares the palate beautifully. Serve with flavours of the Far East for a mouth-watering pairing.
Chardonnay
Tasting Note
A crisp Chardonnay with elder flower and lime blossom aromas, almond biscotti and light oak flavours on the palate. Natural salts found in the soils present a delicate sensation of minerality in Baleia’s food-driven wines and prepares the palate beautifully. Creamy Italian pasta dishes are this Chardonnay’s perfect companion.
Vinhos Rochas
Tasting Note
Wine from Rock – Made from Tempranillo and Syrah grapes grown in pure limestone soils, that are so hard and rocky that the vine struggles to grow and thus yields a small, concentrated crop. We respect the fruit by making use of amphorae and large wooden foudres in the cellar, which highlights the unique minerality and makes for a tantalizing wine bursting with character.
Pinot Noir
Tasting Note
Inoculated with selected yeast strains from the Burgundy, France. Primary fermentation in open fermenters with manual punch downs at 22-28 °C. After 8 days skin contact; pressed directly to Foudre, 3rd fill, and 1 new 300L French oak barrel where malolactic fermentation completed naturally. Matured for 10 months in French oak.
Syrah
Tasting Note
A velvety Syrah with white pepper, raspberry and dried herb aromas. Black currant and smoky flavours on the palate. The delicate sensation of minerality present in Baleia’s food-driven wines are an expression of the natural salts found in the soils and prepares the palate beautifully. Best enjoyed with a traditional indigenous curry or delicately spiced Karoo lamb.
Tempranillo
Tasting Note
An expressive Spanish Tempranillo with a bouquet of black currant and dark cherries, with hints of leather and sweet spice that linger on the palate. The delicate sensation of minerality in Baleia’s food-friendly wines is an expression of the natural salts present in our soils and prepares the palate beautifully. This wine will take you to the Bushveld when enjoyed with South African venison.