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..."
“ The Hemelrand Vine Garden 2024 comes from Hemel en Aarde Ridge, at an elevation of 360 meters. It has a magnificent bouquet with notes of lemon balm, orange zest, and peach skin—absolutely stunning. The palate is exquisitely balanced, slightly fuller-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 truly gains harmony as it breathes in the glass and reveals a bit more salinity that leaves you wanting more. 2026–2042” (Vinous 2025)
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Eye
Deep purple color, shiny disc
Nose
Intense, with aromas of stone fruits and exotic fruits (characteristic of Vine Garden), along with notes of orange peel and apricot
Palate
Complex and powerful, with a rich, velvety texture, perfectly balanced thanks to its liveliness that carries through to the finish, with a refined and precise aftertaste
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2042
Food and wine pairings
Serve with skate wing in caper sauce, roast poultry, or fresh goat cheese...
Wine Spectator
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
The Hemelrand Vine Garden 2024 comes from Hemel en Aarde Ridge, at an elevation of 360 meters. It has a magnificent bouquet with notes of lemon balm, orange zest, and peach skin—absolutely stunning. On the palate, it is exquisitely balanced, slightly fuller-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 truly gains harmony as it breathes in the glass and reveals a bit more salinity that leaves you wanting more. 2026–2042
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
It offers a fragrant bouquet of orange blossom, citrus zest, honey, fresh nutmeg, and chopped herbs. There are also notes of melon and fresh pineapple. It is lively and vibrant, with aromas of ripe fruit and floral freshness. 32% Roussanne, 28% Chardonnay, 25% Chenin Blanc, 11% Verdelho, and 4% Muscat. Enjoy now or cellar.
Tim Atkin
Rated winery (2020 guide) Recommended
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