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Where is Hemel-en-Aarde Valley wine from?
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is a red wine, also made in white, from Hermanus, in Walker Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. It is a Wine of Origin wine made mainly from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley at a glance
| Classification | Wine of Origin |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Hemel-en-Aarde Valley |
| Style | Red wine, White wine |
| Grapes | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay |
| Village or town | Hermanus |
| Subregion | Walker Bay |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
| Coordinates | -34.3897, 19.2420 |
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa
Wine of Origin
"Heaven and Earth" valley
- Appellation
- Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
The Hemel-en-Aarde ("heaven and earth") Valley runs inland from Hermanus on Walker Bay. Tim Hamilton Russell started planting here in the 1970s, and its cool, ocean-influenced slopes are now South Africa's best-known area for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Producers to know
- Hamilton Russell Vineyards
- Bouchard Finlayson
- Creation
- Newton Johnson
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley: questions and answers
Where is Hemel-en-Aarde Valley wine from?
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is a red wine, also made in white, from Hermanus, in Walker Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. It is a Wine of Origin wine made mainly from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Which country is Hemel-en-Aarde Valley from?
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is from South Africa, in the Western Cape wine region.
What grape is Hemel-en-Aarde Valley made from?
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is made mainly from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Is Hemel-en-Aarde Valley a red or a white wine?
Both. Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is made as a red and as a white wine; the red is the main style.
Who are the best producers of Hemel-en-Aarde Valley?
Producers to know include Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Bouchard Finlayson, Creation and Newton Johnson.
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Sources: news24.com, en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.