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Alheit Vineyards - Magnetic North Mountain Makstok 2020

South Africa

White

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92+/100

Robert Parker

(2018 vintage notes)
South Africa
chenin
long finish

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

Food and wine pairing

A perfect match for sea bass roasted with Pastis, scallops with ginger, fillet of sole with asparagus...

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Expert opinion

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (guide 2021) 92+/100 (Vintage 2018) (Wonderful wine)

Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator

Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)

Tim Atkin

Tim Atkin

Graded area (2020 guide) Recommended

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