Alheit Vineyards - Magnetic North Mountain Makstok 2020
South Africa
White
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92+/100
Robert Parker
Although still in its youth, Magnetic North Mountain Makstok reveals an impressive nose of grapefruit, honeysuckle and pear. Ungrafted Chenin vines produce a cuvée with fine tannins and lovely acidity. The finish is extraordinarily long. What a thrill!
Features
Estate
Alheit Vineyards
Cuvée
Magnetic North Mountain Makstok
Vintage
2020
Designation
Citrusdal Mountain
Region
South Africa
Grape varieties
100% Chenin Blanc
Terroirs
Red sand soils, over red clay and red gravel (Skurfberg)
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Fermentation without added yeast
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Aromas of grapefruit, honeysuckle, pear
Mouth
Taut with very fine tannins and superb acidity, long, persistent finish
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairing
A perfect match for sea bass roasted with Pastis, scallops with ginger, fillet of sole with asparagus...
Alheit Vineyards
Coastal Region
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (guide 2021) 92+/100 (Vintage 2018) (Wonderful wine)
Wine Spectator
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Tim Atkin
Graded area (2020 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
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