Alheit Vineyards - Stellenbosch Nautical Dawn 2024
95/100
James Suckling
95/100
Vinous
"The best of the Alheit range, according to Vinous: extremely limited quantities!"
“The Nautical Dawn 2024 comes from bush-vined vines planted in southern Stellenbosch in 1978. It is slightly more expressive on the nose than the Fire By Night: orange zest, notes of honeysuckle and melted wax. Magnificent definition. The palate is energetic and taut, a bit spicier than the “Fire,” with a touch of lemongrass that brightens the captivating finish. Alheit’s best in 2024? It’s quite possible. 2026–2045” (Vinous 2025)
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Eye
Golden color with silver highlights, brilliant appearance
Nose
Aromas of tart yellow fruits: lemon zest and pink grapefruit, accompanied by subtle notes of honeysuckle and mild spices
Palate
Power and richness are balanced by a lovely liveliness throughout the palate, with elegant aromas that echo those on the nose, and a long, refined finish featuring the salty notes typical of the terroir
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2045
Food and wine pairings
Serve with grilled sea bass fillet, ginger-flavored scallops, or sole fillet with asparagus...
Wine Spectator
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
The Nautical Dawn 2024 comes from bush-vined vines planted in southern Stellenbosch in 1978. It is slightly more expressive on the nose than the Fire By Night: orange zest, notes of honeysuckle and melted wax. Magnificent definition. The palate is energetic and taut, slightly spicier than the “Fire,” with a hint of lemongrass that brightens the captivating finish. Alheit’s best in 2024? It’s quite possible. 2026–2045
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
On the nose, this creamy and delicious white wine reveals aromas of sliced apples, fresh pears, and lemons, with notes of cashews and white sesame seeds. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, with a zesty, salty liveliness and a creamy character of white nuts. It’s hard to resist. Made from old bush vines grown on a granite hillside, planted in 1978. Enjoy now or cellar.
Tim Atkin
Rated winery (2020 guide) Recommended
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