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Alheit Vineyards Cartology Bushvines 2020

Alheit Vineyards Cartology Bushvines 2020

Cartology 2020 – South Africa’s most iconic white wine?
Cartology by Alheit Vineyards is the standard-bearer for fine Cape whites. Sourced from ancient bush vines and crafted with Burgundy-like precision, this 90% Chenin / 10% Sémillon blend is pure class.

Expect lemon zest, white tea, spice and a long, mineral finish. A wine that demands attention — and rewards it.

A white wine from Western Cape that costs €37.95, on average has 91.42 points. You gain 3.58 points.
A white wine from Western Cape with 95 points costs on average €90.46. That's 58% 'savings'.

Rating: RP93, VN95
Lead time: 1 - 2 weeks

Original price was: € 37.95.Current price is: € 28.46.

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Description

Chris and Suzaan Alheit have redefined South African white wine with their site-specific, old-vine Chenin Blancs. Cartology is their flagship — a Cape heritage blend sourced from dry-farmed bush vines across the Western Cape, with a strong Chenin base (90%) and a touch of Sémillon (10%) for added complexity. Whole-bunch pressed and aged on the lees for 12 months, the 2020 is intensely mineral and spicy, with depth and drive. Neal Martin (Vinous) calls it “simply outstanding,” praising its white tea, citrus, saffron and ginger complexity. One of the Cape’s most collectable whites, it’s a true benchmark for modern South Africa.

Grape:Chenin Blanc, Sémillon
Country:South Africa
Region:Western Cape
Vintage:2020
Winemaker:Alheit Vineyards
Wine Style:White
Size:75CL
Rating:RP93, VN95
Lead Time:1 – 2 weeks
Drinking Window:2023 – 2040
SKU:TL-10293
Points gain:A white wine from Western Cape that costs €37.95, on average has 91.42 points. You gain 3.58 points.
Price comparison:A white wine from Western Cape with 95 points costs on average €90.46. That’s 58% ‘savings’.

WS NL: Wine-Searcher.com lowest price in the Netherlands
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Rating:RP93, VN95
Reviewer:Neil Martin, Vinous
Review:The 2020 Cartology is blended with 7% Semillon and is essentially an amalgam of Alheit's vineyards, whole bunch pressed and kept on the lees for 12 months. It has a very different nose compared to the "Hereafter Here": more minerality, touches of white tea and broom filtering through the citrus fruit. The palate is very harmonious, spicy and focused, gently building in the mouth towards that finish with a dab of saffron and stem ginger. Wonderful persistence and just a wine that grabs you, demands attention. This is simply outstanding.

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