Western Cape

Alheit Vineyards - Western Cape Hereafter Here 2023

"Taste all the expertise of the sublime Alheit estate in this accessible cuvée deemed tasty, disarmingly pure, and remarkable!"

"Hereafter Here 2023 has a disarmingly pure bouquet, with aromas of yellow plum, candle wax and a touch of crushed stone, all deliciously defined and concentrated. The palate is very well balanced, with an electric line running from start to finish. Lively flavors unfold on the palate, with hints of grapefruit peel and a generous touch of ginger towards the end. This is a remarkable Hereafter Here. 2025-2035" (Vinous 2024)

Alheit Vineyards - Western Cape Cartology 2023

"One of the most elegant bouquets to be found in a South African white of this vintage according to critic Vinous!"

"Cartology 2023 contains a little more Semillon in the blend this year. As usual, it's a blend of what he considers his best parcels. It has one of the most elegant bouquets to be found in a South African white of this vintage: yellow fruit, a hint of peach skin, lanolin and stiffly beaten egg whites. The delineation and purity are astounding. The palate is very well balanced, with a lively, taut opening. The acidity of this wine is formidable, it's full of tension and complexity and ends with a mineral finish with a slightly waxy/resinous texture. Very long. Very elegant. 2025-2040" (Vinous 2024)

Alheit Vineyards - Western Cape Hemelrand Vine Garden 2023

"This complex blend from the Hemelrand vineyard offers a unique and memorable tasting moment..."

" A slight body shock to go from the structural power of Huilkrans and Magnetic North to the golden glow and seductive power of Hemelrand. The wine is so rich it almost tastes sweet (which, at 2.7 g/l residue, it certainly doesn't). It's a tango of sweet and spicy, bitter and spicy. Honey and potato jelly, kumquat marmalade and russet apples. An ever-changing shimmer of golden grass spices. A long, whispering finish that leaves an impression of fireflies in its wake. 2024-2032" (Jancis Robinson 2024)

Alheit Vineyards - Western Cape Huilkrans 2022

"White wine of the year" according to Tim Atkin, not to be missed!"

"Magnetic North wasn't released in 2022 (Chris Alheit, ever the perfectionist, felt it wasn't good enough), so fans of his Citrusdal Mountain will have to make do with this stunning wine from Jozua Visser's neighboring estate. Selection was rigorous, yields were correspondingly low, but the sacrifice was worth it. After two failures in 2020 and 2021, this wine is a triumph over the elements by a world-class winemaker, with the density and understated power of a Corton-Charlemagne (Burgundy appellation). Complex, layered and deep, it has lemony intensity, flavors of garrigue, citrus, yellow apple and rooibos, and a long, tapering finish." (Tim Atkin 2023)

Alheit Vineyards - Western Cape Cartology 2022

"A blend of excellent quality, a testament to the great talent of this winemaker!

"It was a vintage that allowed us to show what we could do," said Chris Alheit of the 2022 season. And that's exactly what happened. It's a brilliant cuvée of chenin blanc, sourced from ten different vineyards. Showing plenty of energy from early-harvested grapes on granitic soils, it has aromas of fennel, fynbos and lanolin, flavors of citrus, green herbs and wet stone, and good aging potential, despite the heat of the vintage." (Tim Atkin 2023)

Julien Schaal - Western Cape Mountain Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022

3.8/5 (5 reviews)

"A 100% Pinot Noir from two typical South African terroirs!

"Aromas of dried cherries and strawberries, dried orange peel, red flowers and nutmeg. Juicy and succulent, with medium body and crisp red fruit on the palate. Lively acidity and round texture. Drink now. Screw cap." (James Suckling 2022)

Julien Schaal - Western Cape Mountain Vineyards Chardonnay 2022

3/5 (2 reviews)

"Aromas of ripe apples, almonds, marzipan and honeysuckle. Medium- to full-bodied, with a round texture. Fresh, lively fruit character with a chalky finish. Drink now. Screw cap." (James Suckling 2022)

Alheit Vineyards - Flotsam & Jetsam Cinsault 2017 (capsule à vis)

2.6/5 (5 reviews)

The second vintage for this cuvée, Flotsam & Jetsam expresses the typical Cinsault character with finesse and ease. A luscious, juicy, fruity, fresh red... How to say "no"? How to say "stop"?! screw-cap packaging

Oude Kaap - Chenin Blanc 2016

1.8/5 (6 reviews)

Harvested at optimum ripeness, Chenin Blanc reveals aromas of yellow and exotic fruits that beckon to be savored. The attack on the palate is both greedy and lively. A fine Spring white made in South Africa!