Night Swimming Rose

Salmon, Oysters, seafood dishes

The grapes for this rosé are sourced from old bush-vine Pinotage vineyards in the Swartland, South Africa. The use of old vines helps provide depth and complexity to the wine.

The winemaking process emphasizes purity and precision, with minimal use of additives. The wine undergoes natural fermentation without the use of added yeast or enzymes. There is no acidification or new oak used, allowing the true character of the Pinotage grapes to shine.

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.