Walker Bay, centred on the coastal town of Hermanus, is South Africa's coolest wine-producing region, generating Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of world-class quality. The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley within Walker Bay has emerged as South Africa's Burgundy, producing wines of extraordinary elegance and minerality.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | Benguela conditions ideal; Pinot Noir and Chardonnay showing purity. |
| 2023 | — | excellent |
| 2022 | — | excellent |
| 2021 | — | exceptional |
| 2020 | — | very_good |
| 2019 | — | excellent |
| 2018 | — | Landmark Walker Bay vintage — Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of exceptional mineral depth. |
| 2017 | — | Variable; Hemel-en-Aarde Valley sites performed best. |