Alheit Vineyards Cartology 2021
Standard - 75cl
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- Vintage2021
- ColourWhite
- ProducerAlheit Vineyards
- CountrySouth Africa
- RegionWestern Cape
- DesignationWO
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV13.5
- LWIN13125202021
- Avg. Critic Score4.5★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
The 2021 Cartology is a worthy follow-up to the 2020. It unfurls gradually on the nose with honeysuckle and light yellow plum and mirabelle scents, a mineral undertow that stealthily gains prominence. The palate is very well balanced with just a killer line of acidity; Nashi pear and yellow plum commingle towards a resinous finish. After 10 minutes, it really beginning to fire on all cylinders - another magnificent Cartology. Superb.
- Drinking Window: 2023 - 2042
- Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
- Review Date: September 2022
Is it only just over a decade since the first vintage of this trend-setting wine in 2011? Cartology seems to have been with us for longer than that. The 2021 release marries Chenin with 10% Semillon, this is a seamless Western Cape blend, showing flavours of saffron, beeswax, pear, fresh herbs and lemon juice and engaging purity and focus.
- Drinking Window: 2023 - 2030
- Reviewer Name: Tim Atkin MW