Alheit Vineyards Huilkrans 2022

There was no Magnetic North release in 2022 - ever the perfectionist, Chris Alheit thought it wasn't good enough - so fans of his Citrusdal Mountain Chenin Blancs will have to be content with this stunning wine from Jozua Visser's neighbouring farm instead. The selection was rigorous, the yields correspondingly low, but the sacrifice was worth it. After two no shows in 2020 and 2021, this is a triumph over the elements by a world-class winemaker, with the density and understated power of a Corton-Charlemagne. Complex, layered and deep, it has leesy intensity, garrigue, citrus, yellow apple and rooibos flavours and a long, tapering finish. 2024-35

• Drinking Window: 2024 - 2035
• Reviewer Name: Tim Atkin MW