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Cartology, Alheit Vineyards 2020

Tasting Notes

Old-vine W Cape chenin, 2020 with 7% Franschhoek semillon, down from 10% in 2019 (5 stars, 95 pts). Shows lengthy lees contact (12 months primary, then 6 months fine lees) in salt-edged peach & pineapple fruit. Almond croissant & orange blossom highlights complete always stellar wine. Wholebunch press, natural ferment, only older vessels, as all. Also in 1.5, as all, & 3L. 4.5 Stars.

93
-, Platter's South African Wine Guide (2022), January 2022
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