Alheit Vineyards Nautical Dawn 2022

Nautical Dawn has only been made as a single vineyard release since 2017, but has garnered deservedly high praise. Using grapes from a 1978 vineyard close to the ocean on the granite outcrop of the Sinai Hill, this is a Chenin Blanc that supersedes its vintage with steely intensity, lots of stony minerality, notes of kelp and sea salt, lemon and lime fruit and a savoury, umami-like finish. 2024-32

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