Alheit Vineyards
Cartology
Chenin Blanc Blend from Western Cape, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R145 nationwide
Alheit Vineyards
Alheit Vineyards is a family business started in 2010 by husband and wife team Chris and Suzaan Alheit. They met at Stellenbosch University, fell in love, travelled the world together, got married, then travelled some more. Eventually they settled on Hemelrand farm close to Hermanus and started their project. Our goals are simple. We want to make wines with a clear sense of Cape identity. We want to show that the Cape’s vinous heritage is worth celebrating and protecting. We love old vineyards. We love dry farming. We love bushvines. We think that “ordinary grapes” are in fact wonderful. We believe that great things are possible here in the Cape, and that we are now just scratching the surface of what can be done.
Description
"Among the best-ever Cartology releases, this is a transparent expression of what Chris Alheit calls the “racy, pure” 2025 vintage. Using grapes from ten parcels across the Cape, it’s a typically harmonious cuvée of Chenin Blanc and 7% Semillon, using wild yeast fermentation in concrete eggs, foudres and old barrels. Savoury, leesy and wonderfully textured, it’s an unhurried wine with time on its side, all white flowers, gin botanicals and beeswax and a core of aniseed, almond, pear and lemon zest. 2027-33" – Tim Atkin MW South Africa Report 2026, 96 points
Food Pairing
This wine pairs well with grilled seafood, such as prawns or scallops, and complements dishes featuring fresh herbs or citrus. Its acidity also balances creamy cheeses and rich poultry dishes.
