Alheit Hemelrand Vine Garden Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge 2021

Other White Blends from Western Cape, South Africa
V 96
TA 93
13.9% ABV
Item # 349645

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$39.95

750ml
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96 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Hemelrand Vine Garden is one of Chris Alheit's biggest successes and encapsulates everything great about his wine. Initially quite neutral, it reveals wondrous sea spray, honeysuckle, Provençal herbs and hints of powdered chalk on the nose. The palate has exquisite balance, very cohesive and intense, yet the acidity keeps this so fresh with hints of yellow plum, frangipane and quince towards the extended finish. You just want to go back for another sip (and I bet you will). Drink: 2024-2042. (Sep 2022)"

93 points Tim Atkin, MW: "[13.85%] Made with grapes grown around the Hemelrand winery, Vine Garden is an intriguing medley of 36% Chardonnay, 27% Roussanne and a co-fermentation of 37% Chenin Blanc, Verdelho and Muscat. Spicy and perfumed, with peach, tangerine and grapefruit flavours, understated oak and bright cool climate acidity. 2023-2027. (2022)"
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96 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Hemelrand Vine Garden is one of Chris Alheit's biggest successes and encapsulates everything great about his wine. Initially quite neutral, it reveals wondrous sea spray, honeysuckle, Provençal herbs and hints of powdered chalk on the nose. The palate has exquisite balance, very cohesive and intense, yet the acidity keeps this so fresh with hints of yellow plum, frangipane and quince towards the extended finish. You just want to go back for another sip (and I bet you will). Drink: 2024-2042. (Sep 2022)"

93 points Tim Atkin, MW: "[13.85%] Made with grapes grown around the Hemelrand winery, Vine Garden is an intriguing medley of 36% Chardonnay, 27% Roussanne and a co-fermentation of 37% Chenin Blanc, Verdelho and Muscat. Spicy and perfumed, with peach, tangerine and grapefruit flavours, understated oak and bright cool climate acidity. 2023-2027. (2022)"
Product SKU 349645
Producer Alheit
Country South Africa
Region Western Cape
Varietal Other White Blends
Vintage 2021
Size 750ml
Color White
Blend 36% Chardonnay, 27% Roussanne, 18% Chenin Blanc, 16% Verdelho, 3% Muscat
ABV 13.9%
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