Alheit Vineyards - Western Cape Cartology 2024
95/100
Robert Parker
94/100
James Suckling
93/100
Vinous
“With a wonderfully persistent aroma, according to Vinous: yet another success for the estate’s iconic cuvée!”
"[...] The 2024 vintage offers a clean palate, salinity, and freshness, along with rich texture and nuanced depth. Complex yet balanced, it embodies what Alheit simply describes as a Western Cape white wine. By bringing together terroirs shaped by ocean winds, ancient soils, and old vines, this wine reflects a distinct South African identity, rooted in both heritage and precision. It is an exciting wine [...] at an affordable price. 2026–2038” (Robert Parker 2026)
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Eye
Straw yellow with golden highlights and a brilliant sheen
Nose
Fresh, vibrant aromas of ripe pear, citrus zest, and honeysuckle with alluring, herbaceous notes
Palate
A remarkable balance between rich aromas and crystalline freshness, with a silky texture and a long, elegant finish marked by a hint of minerality
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a pork tenderloin, oven-baked turbot with a Muscadet sauce, or sautéed chicken...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2026 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
About the wine:
Alheit Vineyards' Cartology Bush Vines 2024 is a blend of Chenin Blanc and 8% Sémillon. The Chenin comes from nine plots across the Cape region, ranging from 40 to 60 years old, while the Sémillon comes from vines approaching 90 years of age. Conceived as a study of cartography and terroir, Cartology brings together varied soils and climates to offer a unique expression of the Western Cape. The 2024 vintage offers a clean palate, salinity, and freshness, along with rich texture and nuanced depth. Complex yet balanced, it embodies what Alheit simply describes as a Western Cape white wine. By bringing together terroirs shaped by ocean winds, ancient soils, and old vines, this wine reflects a distinct South African identity, rooted in both heritage and precision. It is an exciting wine, produced in large quantities (22,510 bottles, plus 240 magnums) at an affordable price. 2026–2038
Wine Spectator
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Cartology 2024 is made from grapes harvested early in the morning, naturally fermented, and aged for 12 months on fine lees. It offers vibrant aromas of orange and kumquat, with well-defined notes of white linen in the background that need time to fully unfold. The palate is well-balanced, with a slightly waxy attack, quite spicy with a hint of white pepper, leading to a taut and refreshing finish that lingers beautifully on the palate. One of Cape Town’s iconic wines continues to impress, but I recommend decanting it for an hour or two. 2026–2040
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
It offers enticing aromas of citrus zest, papaya, fresh herbs, honey, and blue cheese. It is creamy and full of texture, with a delicious salty and savory character. Medium-bodied to full-bodied. 92% Chenin Blanc and 8% Sémillon from bush-trained vines in the Western Cape province. Drink now or cellar.
Tim Atkin
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
(2021 vintage)
4.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. FABIEN L. Published on 12/28/2025
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Review by Mr. LAURENT R. Published on August 26, 2023
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Review by Mr. PIERRE D. Published on May 30, 2023
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