{"product_id":"alheit-cartology-white-2024","title":"Alheit Cartology White 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003eUse code 'ALHEIT' for 5% off 6 or more bottle orders - mix \u0026amp; match OK with other 2024 Alheit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePRE-ARRIVAL - ETA mid-MAY 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96 points Tim Atkin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTo make Cartology, Chris Alheit sourced Chenin Blanc from seven different sub-regions of the Western Cape – Bottelary, False Bay, Malmesbury, Piekenierskloof, Skurfberg, the Paardeberg and Tygerberg – blended with 8% Semillon from La Colline in Franschhoek. Up there with the best releases of his signature wine, it has jasmine and aniseed aromas, effortless concentration, pear, apricot and fresh lime flavours and a mouth-watering finish. [Tim Atkin, 02\/09\/2025] Anticipated maturity: 2025-2031\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 pts Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnticipated maturity: 2026-2038\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Alheit Vineyards 2024 Cartology Bush Vines blends Chenin Blanc with 8% Semillon, the Chenin drawn from nine plots across the Cape, ranging from 40 to 60 years old, and the Semillon from vines nearing 90 years of age. Conceived as a study in mapping and terroir, Cartology assembles diverse soils and climates into a singular expression of the Western Cape. The 2024 vintage shows linear drive, salinity and freshness alongside textural richness and layered depth. Complex yet composed, it captures what Alheit describes simply as a white wine of the Western Cape. By uniting sites shaped by ocean winds, ancient soils and old vines, the wine reflects a distinctly South African identity grounded in both heritage and precision. This is a thrilling wine made in a larger production (with 22,510 bottles, plus 240 magnums made) at an affordable price. Drink 2026-2038. 95 pts [Monica Larner, 26\/02\/2026]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e93 points Vinous Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2026\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2040\u003cbr\u003eThe 2024 Cartology comes from fruit picked in the early morning, wild fermented with 12 months on the fine lees. It offers lilting scents with orange blossom, kumquat and hints of white linen in the background, well defined, but it needs time to unfurl. The palate is well balanced with a slightly waxy-textured entry, quite spicy with a dash of white pepper, leading to a taut, refreshing finish that lingers wonderfully in the mouth. One of the Cape's iconic wines continues its run of form, but I prescribe decanting for an hour or two.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking and Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes were hand sorted and whole bunch pressed. The juice was very lightly settled (we like very cloudy raw juice) with no additions to the raw juice, wild fermentation took place in cements eggs, old foudres, and old barrels (various sizes). Fermentation of various parcels lasted anywhere between 3 weeks and 11 months. The wine was kept on lees for around 12 months, then rested in tank on fine lees without fining for a further five months prior to bottling. Very simple, careful winemaking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Winery\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCartology is a vinous exploration of Cape heritage. It’s intended to be a picture of the Cape seen through the lens of her old vineyards in a given vintage. The cuveé is composed of rare and extraordinary parcels of mature dryland bushvines, of heritage grapes, namely Chenin Blanc and Semilllon. These grapes have been planted in the Cape for centuries. Cartology has become our staple offering. It serves as a poster child for our project, and also seems to have become a flag bearer for Cape heritage wine in general.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coastal Region","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43740608823430,"sku":"WB-Alheit-Cartology","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/AlheitCartology.png?v=1774447480","url":"https:\/\/www.winesolutions.com\/products\/alheit-cartology-white-2024","provider":"Wine Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}