Alheit Vineyards Huilkrans 2024
Fles - 75cl
- Oogstjaar2024
- KleurWit
- ProducentAlheit Vineyards
- LandZuid-Afrika
- RegioWestkaap
- DesignatieWO
- FlesformaatFles - 75cl
- ABV13.5
- LWIN17233802024
- Gem. Criticus Score4.4★★★★★★★★★★
Wijnrecensies
Chris Alheit describes Huilkrans as the "deeper baritone" to the "tenor" of the Magnetic North and I know what he means. Sourced from the Oudam farm, it has a slightly ferrous, earthy note that grounds the wine in its Citrusdal Mountain terroir. Broad, concentrated and delicately wooded, it displays flavours of green olive, yellow apple and fennel, a textured mid- palate, understated power and wonderful palate length. 2026-38
- Drinkvenster: 2026 - 2038
- Naam recensent: Tim Atkib MW
The 2024 Huilkrans is pure bush vine Chenin planted between 1974 and 1989 at 450m above sea level. It is quite discreet on the nose, with yellow plum, brioche, tangerine and light waxy aromas that are very seductive. The palate is well balanced, with fine tension and poise, the mineralité coming through nicely towards the finish. Very harmonious, perhaps this represents one of Chris Alheit's most elegant cuvées this year. Sophisticated.
- Drinkvenster: 2026 - 2039
- Naam recensent: Neal Martin