Alheit Vineyards 'Cartology' Bush Vines 2021
Regular price
$79.00
BoundbyWine
120 Tembeling Road
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Singapore 423619
Singapore
Alheit Vineyards 'Cartology' Bush Vines 2021
A husband-and-wife project that farms only white grapes, chasing the Cape's oldest, most scattered vineyards.
Grape Varietals & Region: 93% Chenin Blanc and 7% Sémillon, from rare dry-farmed bush vine parcels scattered across the Western Cape, South Africa — Chenin from Skurfberg, Perdeberg, Upper Blaauwklippen, False Bay and Tygerberg, and Sémillon from the old La Colline block in Franschhoek. Most vines are 40 to 50 years old, with a minimum age of thirty, farmed at tiny yields of around 3 tons per hectare.
Taste Profile: A pale gold colour, alive and bright. The nose shows citrus oil and pear with subtle floral and honey tones. Very well proportioned on the palate, with firm mid-palate structure, a medium-rich mouthfeel and long carry — flavour persists and even intensifies through the finish, which turns dry, saline and thirst-quenching.
Winemaking Process: Grapes are hand-sorted and whole-bunch pressed, with the juice left very lightly settled and cloudy, no additions made to the raw juice. Wild fermentation takes place in cement eggs, clay pots, foudres or old barrels of various sizes, lasting anywhere from three weeks to eleven months. The wine rests on lees for around twelve months, then a further six months on fine lees without fining before bottling.
Winemaker: Alheit Vineyards was started in 2010 by husband and wife Chris and Suzaan Alheit, who moved to Hemelrand Farm near Hermanus with the ambition of unlocking the potential of South Africa's old Chenin Blanc and Sémillon vineyards. They released their first vintage of Cartology in 2011, working exclusively with white grapes and sourcing from a network of old-vine parcels stretching from the Citrusdal Mountain in the north to the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge in the south — some vineyards more than five hours' drive from the cellar.
Country
South Africa
Region
Coastal Region
Maker
Alheit Vineyards
Style
Lush & Tropical White
Winery Practices
Conventional Winemaking
Key Techniques Used
Autolyse (On Lees Ageing)
Maturation Medium
Oak Barrels
Aging Duration
13-18 Months
Primary Taste
Citrus Fruit, Tree Fruit, Floral, and Mineral
Secondary Taste
Sweet Spice and Creamy / Buttery
Acidity
Medium +
Dryness
Dry
Food Pairing
Pork & Charcuterie
Key Highlights
Winery
Winery
Alheit Vineyards
With a deep appreciation for the unique terroir of the region, Alheit Vineyards is dedicated to producing exceptional wines that reflect the diverse landscapes and climates of the Cape. They showcases South Africa's rich viticultural heritage
Classification
Classification
Classic Wines
The cornerstone of wine culture—faithful expressions of their origin, yet open to a range of interpretations
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Select "Local Delivery" shipping option upon checkout, and orders made by 6PM would be able to be delivered same day
Perfect for those last-minute dinner parties or when you simply can’t wait to order wine online and uncork that bottle.
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