Near the southernmost point of Africa lies a valley named Hemel-en-Aarde (Dutch for ‘Heaven and Earth’) framed by mountains and facing the cool Atlantic ocean, with a frost free, Mediterranean climate and the most perfect clay shale vineyard soils...
In this heavenly valley, the boutique winery Bouchard Finlayson is dedicated to the making of Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc wines of outstanding quality.
The 160-hectare (395 acre) property was established in 1989 and is located in the wine ward of Walker Bay, an hour and a half from Cape Town. Just 19 hectares (47 acres) are under vines; the rest is mountain land and a botanical reserve for the spectacular indigenous ‘fynbos’ flora of the Western Cape.
Our wines often sell out quickly. Vintages currently available are:
• 2007 Tête de Cuvée Galpin Peak Pinot Noir
• 2009 Galpin Peak Pinot Noir
• 2007 Hannibal
• 2009 Kaaimansgat Limited Edition Chardonnay
• 2009 Missionvale Chardonnay
• 2008 Crocodile’s Lair/“Kaaimansgat” Chardonnay
• 2009 Sans Barrique Chardonnay
• 2009 Sauvignon Blanc 'Reserve'
• 2009 Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc
• 2009 Blanc de Mer
Visitors to the winery are most welcome for tours and tastings, but for those who cannot travel all the way to the Fairest Cape, Bouchard Finlayson wines can be purchased from our worldwide network of distributors and agents (see map). See also our top stockists for a restaurant, wine bar or merchant near you.
