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Alheit Vineyards - Western Cape Hemelrand Vine Garden 2024

Alheit Vineyards - Western Cape Hemelrand Vine Garden 2024

94/100

Vinous

93/100

James Suckling

South Africa
attractive
exotic fruits
poultry ballotine

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

" Hemelrand Vine Garden 2024 comes from Hemel in Aarde Ridge, 360 meters above sea level. It has a magnificent bouquet with notes of lemon balm, orange zest and peach skin, absolutely gorgeous. The palate is exquisitely balanced, a little more full-bodied than the Chenins, with a touch of orange zest and lemongrass, and a hint of white pepper on the finish. A real tension permeates this white blend. It really gains in harmony when aired in the glass, revealing a little more salinity that keeps you coming back for more. 2026-2042" (Vinous 2025)

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Estate

Alheit Vineyards

Cuvée

Hemelrand Vine Garden

Vintage

2024

Designation

Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

Region

South Africa

Grape varieties

32% Roussanne, 28% Chardonnay, 25% Chenin, 11% Verdelho, 4% Muscat

Terroirs

Clay and sandstone soils, vines planted in 2010, 360 meters altitude, Hemelrand Vineyard, warm Mediterranean climate

Viticulture

Reasoned

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Whole bunches pressed (each variety separately), cold skin maceration, fermentation in barrels of various sizes for 2 months (9 months for Roussanes).

Breeding

12 months on lees (same wooden containers as during fermentation), then 6 months in stainless steel tanks on fine lees, unfined and unfiltered.

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

Purple colour, shiny disk

Nose

Intense, stone fruit and exotic fruit scents (characteristic of Vine Garden), notes of orange peel and apricot.

Mouth

Complex and powerful, with a rich, velvety texture, perfectly balanced thanks to its liveliness that carries through to the finish, with a precise, tapered persistence.

Serve

At 10-12°C

Open

1 to 2 hours before

Drink from

2025

Drink before

2042

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with skate in caper sauce, roast poultry, fresh goat's cheese...

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Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator

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

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

Hemelrand Vine Garden 2024 comes from Hemel in the Aarde Ridge, 360 meters above sea level. The bouquet is magnificent, with notes of lemon balm, orange zest and peach skin. The palate is exquisitely balanced, a little more full-bodied than the Chenins, with a touch of orange zest and lemongrass, and a hint of white pepper on the finish. A real tension permeates this white blend. It really gains in harmony when aired in the glass, revealing a little more salinity that keeps you coming back for more. 2026-2042

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

It has a fragrant nose of orange blossom, citrus peel, honey, fresh nutmeg and chopped herbs. There are also notes of melon and fresh pineapple. Bright and lively, with ripe fruit aromas and floral freshness. 32% roussanne, 28% chardonnay, 25% chenin blanc, 11% verdelho and 4% muscat. Drink now or cellar.

Tim Atkin

Tim Atkin

Graded area (2020 guide) Recommended

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