Alheit Vineyards - Western Cape Hemelrand Vine Garden 2024
94/100
Vinous
93/100
James Suckling
"This complex blend from the Hemelrand vineyard offers a unique and memorable tasting experience..."
Hemelrand Vine Garden 2024 comes from Hemel en Aarde Ridge, at an altitude of 360 meters. It has a magnificent bouquet with notes of lemon balm, orange zest, and peach skin—absolutely beautiful. The palate is exquisitely balanced, slightly more full-bodied than Chenins, with a touch of orange zest and lemongrass, and a hint of white pepper on the finish. There is a real tension to this white blend. It really gains in harmony when aerated in the glass and reveals a little more salinity that leaves you wanting more. 2026-2042." (Vinous 2025)
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Eye
Purple dress, shiny disc
Nose
Intense, scents of stone fruits and exotic fruits (characteristic of Vine Garden), notes of orange peel and apricot
Mouth
Complex and powerful, rich and velvety texture, perfectly balanced thanks to its liveliness that lingers through to the finish, with a refined and precise persistence.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2042
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with skate wing in caper sauce, roast poultry, fresh goat cheese...
Wine Spectator
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
About wine:
Hemelrand Vine Garden 2024 comes from Hemel en Aarde Ridge, at an altitude of 360 meters. It has a magnificent bouquet with notes of lemon balm, orange zest, and peach skin—absolutely beautiful. The palate is exquisitely balanced, slightly more full-bodied than Chenins, with a touch of orange zest and lemongrass, and a hint of white pepper on the finish. There is a real tension to this white blend. It really gains in harmony when aerated in the glass and reveals a little more salinity that leaves you wanting more. 2026-2042
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
About 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. It is lively and vibrant, 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
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended
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