Alheit Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch Fire by Night 2023

97 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2023 Fire by Night, which comes from dry-farmed bush vines planted between 1971 and 1985 on Alheit's farm in the Paardeberg in Swartland, was whole-cluster-pressed and settled overnight. It was aged half in cement egg and half in foudres for 12 months. This has a breathtaking mineral-driven bouquet, with struck flint and just a touch of reduction. Captivating! The palate is very well balanced with a taut line of acidity. Sapid in the mouth and judiciously spiced with lemongrass and ginger, it fans out beautifully on the finish. It's a stunning Fire By Night. Drink 2025-2042. (Aug 2024)."

97 points Tim Atkin, MW: "[12.5%] Fire by Night comes from the Alheits' Newudam farm, made with grapes from parcels planted between 1972 and 1985 on the Paardeberg. You can taste the granite here, as well as the intensity of dry-farmed old vines: focused, taut and concentrated, with fennel, oatmeal and thatch aromas, subtle wood spices and a flinty, mouth-watering finish. 2025-2035. (2024)."

93 points James Suckling: "A tight, very fresh chenin blanc showing white grapefruit, crushed stones and fennel on the nose. It’s medium-bodied, taut and linear. Very bright and youthful for now. From vines planted between 1972 and 1985 in the Paardeberg. Drink or hold.