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Alheit Vineyards Cartology 2023
Standard - 75cl
- Vintage2023
- ColourWhite
- ProducerAlheit Vineyards
- CountrySouth Africa
- RegionWestern Cape
- DesignationWO
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV13.5
- LWIN13125202023
- Avg. Critic Score4.5★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
This pioneering white blend, paying tribute to the diversity and history of the Cape, is a cuvée of Chenin Blanc and 6% Semillon in 2023, using components from the Skurfberg, Piekenierskloof, Malmesbury, the Paardeberg, Bottelary, False Bay and (for the first time) Tygerberg. Mineral, sappy, spicy and effortlessly focused like a rifle site, it has layers of oatmeal, citrus and wet stones and a savoury finish.
- Reviewer Name: Tim Atkin MW
The 2023 Cartology has slightly more Sémillon in the blend this year (see the Producer Commentary for Chris Alheit's reasoning why). As usual, this is a blend of what he considers to be his best parcels. It has one of the classiest bouquets you will find in a South African white this vintage: yellow fruit, a soupçon of peach skin, lanolin and whisked egg whites. Stunning delineation and purity. The palate is very well balanced with a bright and tensile opening. This has a killer line of acidity and is full of tension and complexity, concluding with a mineral-driven finish that has a slightly waxy/resinous texture. Very long. Very classy.
- Drinking Window: 2025 - 2040
- Reviewer Name: Neal Martin