Alheit Vineyards - Swartland Fire by Night 2024
95/100
James Suckling
95/100
Vinous
"Another complex and layered Fire by Night that you'll never tire of—discover the new vintage, available in very limited quantities!"
“Aromas of grapefruit peel, apple, and pear skin, with notes of fennel and crushed stone, blend together in this medium-bodied to full-bodied white wine. It is textured, yet very fresh and lively. The finish is creamy and mineral. Made from bush-trained vines planted between 1974 and 1985. Drink now or cell it.” (James Suckling 2025)
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Eye
Straw-colored, with golden highlights, and a brilliant sheen
Nose
Delightful aromas of green citrus, straw, and freshly cut grass, with invigorating notes of a slightly stony and mineral reduction
Palate
Pure and precise, with a vibrant and energetic balance and a delicate, mineral structure that lingers into a long, crisp finish marked by refreshing acidity
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2045
Food and wine pairings
Serve with a whole turbot grilled Basque-style, a maple-glazed pork tenderloin, or a mustard-glazed rabbit leg...
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-trained vines planted in southern Stellenbosch in 1978. It’s a bit 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 not to drink it. Made from old bush vines grown on a granite hillside, planted in 1978. Enjoy now or cellar.
Tim Atkin
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended
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