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Alheit Vineyards - Broom Ridge 2019

South Africa

White

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Drink or Keep

95/100

Tim Atkin

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92/100

Wine Spectator

South Africa
chenin
racy
purity

Broom Ridge 2019 presents aromas of lime and thatch on the nose, accompanied by notes of elderflower and aromatic herbs. Racy and pure, the palate is slightly spicy and saline, best waited a few years to discover its potential. A 100% Chenin that goes very well with grilled fish!

Features

Estate

Alheit Vineyards

Cuvée

Broom Ridge

Vintage

2019

Designation

Swartland

Region

South Africa

Grape varieties

100% Chenin Blanc

Terroirs

Soils of pure decomposed granite

Viticulture

Reasoned

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Whole-cluster pressing, light settling, fermentation in cement eggs and old barrels for 1 month.

Breeding

12 months on lees, then 6 months unfined on lees before bottling

Alcohol content

13.22%

Tasting & pairing

Nose

Aromas of lime and thatch, elderflower and aromatic herbs

Mouth

Racy and pure, slightly spicy and salty, wait a few years to discover its potential.

Serve

AT 10-12°C

Drink before

2031

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Goes well with truffle egg scramble, Asian dishes, grilled fish, fresh goat's cheese, melon soup...

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Expert opinion

Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator

Rated (guide 2021) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)

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

Tim Atkin

Tim Atkin

Wine rated (2020 guide) 95/100

Graded area (2020 guide) Recommended

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