Alheit Vineyards

Cartology Bushvines Chenin Blanc Blend

9.121 ratings
8.911 pro ratings
Western Cape, South Africa
Chenin Blanc, Sémillon
Blue Cheese, Fruit Desserts, Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Nico J. Snyman

Really fun expression of old vine Chenin, there's so much of it down there, great to see it made with respect.

Really fun expression of old vine Chenin, there's so much of it down there, great to see it made with respect.

Nov 12th, 2016
Dave McIntyre

2013. Stunningly good.

2013. Stunningly good.

Apr 25th, 2015
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.2

Truly serious stuff offering a plethora of barely ripe papaya, Meyer lemons and faint hints of vanilla, spice and freshly cut grass. Full-bodied, yet lively with great mid-palate texture, sweet spices and rich, sun-drenched fruits, nicely balanced by obvious minerality and lingering acidity. I can imagine this youngster being even more interest in 5 years. Doubtless one the most intriguing whites to ever emerge from SA.

Truly serious stuff offering a plethora of barely ripe papaya, Meyer lemons and faint hints of vanilla, spice and freshly cut grass. Full-bodied, yet lively with great mid-palate texture, sweet spices and rich, sun-drenched fruits, nicely balanced by obvious minerality and lingering acidity. I can imagine this youngster being even more interest in 5 years. Doubtless one the most intriguing whites to ever emerge from SA.

Apr 22nd, 2015
Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.3

2013 - BAM! Creamy, Pine(y) stone fruit, batenburg cake but with a deep mineral dent, great. Textured mouth feel, rich but with some prickly tropical and citrus fruit acidity, creamy but clean finish, Ab Fab. GORGEOUS! Rewards plenty of air & def get in ye cellar if you can.

2013 - BAM! Creamy, Pine(y) stone fruit, batenburg cake but with a deep mineral dent, great. Textured mouth feel, rich but with some prickly tropical and citrus fruit acidity, creamy but clean finish, Ab Fab. GORGEOUS! Rewards plenty of air & def get in ye cellar if you can.

Nov 17th, 2014
Alex Alvärëz

Super into this.

Super into this.

Nov 13th, 2014
Eduardo Bolaños

Sommelier Terroni Downtown LA

9.0

2013

2013

Sep 20th, 2014
Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET

President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy

8.8

2013 vintage.

2013 vintage.

Aug 11th, 2014
Nathan Kandler

Winemaker Thomas Fogarty Winery

RSA Chenin recon contd.

RSA Chenin recon contd.

Nov 28th, 2014
Tom King

2013 on excellent form; definitely worth the few extra years in bottle

2013 on excellent form; definitely worth the few extra years in bottle

May 16th, 2018
Toby Hughes

One of my favourite wines this year, especially given VFM!

One of my favourite wines this year, especially given VFM!

Jul 30th, 2017