As one of South Africa’s newest producers, Alheit Vineyard declares its aim as being ‘to vinify extraordinary Cape vineyards’. The fact that Chris and Suzaan Alheit set out on their venture to make only white wine, is a testament to their commitment to seek out some of the oldest vineyard blocks in the country. Using the knowledge and contacts of leading viticulturist, Rosa Kruger, within two short years, Alheit Vineyards has established itself as the most talked about winery in the Cape, with its limited releases being highly sought-after. Winery space is rented in shed, originally conceived as an olive oil production facility, on the Hemel-en-Aarde road out of Hermanus. Probably as far away as one could expect to be from their primary grape sources on the West Coast.

Alheit Vineyards Cartology 2022
14% abv
“From: The A to Z of South Africa (Nov 2023)
“The 2022 Cartology is whole bunch pressed with no sulfur added until mid-winter with five months in tank on the fine lees. It has a very pure bouquet with yellow plum, egg whites and candle wax. This unfolds beautifully in the glass. The palate is well-balanced with a lively opening, citrus-fresh with orange rind and lime. Alheit mentioned how difficult it was to obtain the acidity, but I think he achieved it here. Excellent, even if I don’t consider it the best Cartology ever made.” 2024 – 2035
92 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous
94% Chenin comes from parcels in the Skurfberg, Piekenierskloof, Malmesbury, Paardeberg, Bottelary, False Bay and Tygerberg. The remainder is Semillon comes from the old La Colline block in Franschhoek.
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2022 | Africa | Alheit Vineyards | Bonded | Chenin Blanc | Semillon | South Africa | Still | Western Cape | White | Wine- Reference #:
- 20683_B
- Strength
- 14 ABV
- Bottles per Case
- 6 bottles
- Grapes
- Chenin Blanc, Semillon
- Organic
- No
- Biodynamic
- No
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Sparkling
- No
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