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Alheit Vineyards

Alheit Vineyards Hemelrand Vine Garden

Name: Alheit Vineyards Hemelrand Vine Garden
Brand: Alheit Vineyards
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

South Africa, Western Cape

White wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.2

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Alheit Vineyards Hemelrand Vine Garden is a highly sought-after wine produced by Alheit Vineyards, a renowned winery in South Africa. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Hemelrand Vine Garden, which is located in the Walker Bay appellation. The vineyard features a unique terroir, with cool ocean breezes and shale soils that impart a distinct minerality to the wine. The winemaking process is carefully crafted to showcase the natural flavors of the grapes, resulting in a wine that is elegant, complex, and balanced. The style of the wine is characterized by its bright acidity, subtle fruit flavors, and a long, lingering finish.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Alheit Vineyards Hemelrand Vine Garden Chenin Blanc is an exceptional white wine.It has a light and crisp nose, with aromas of apple, pear, honeysuckle, and a hint of white pepper. On the palate, it has a medium body, balanced acidity, and a long and graceful finish. The flavors are rich and complex, with notes of stone fruit, honey, and a touch of minerality. This unique Chenin Blanc is an excellent example of the variety, and it will pair well with a wide range of foods.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Chenin Blanc

Chardonnay

ORIGINS

Winery: Alheit Vineyards

Region: Western Cape

The Western Cape is a province of South Africa located in the south-western corner of the country. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Eastern Cape to the east, and the Northern Cape to the north. The Western Cape is home to some of the world's most renowned wine regions, making it a paradise for wine lovers. The Western Cape has a long and rich history of winemaking. The first vines were planted in the region in 1655 by Dutch settlers, and the first commercial winery was established in 1685. Since then, the region has become one of the most important wine-producing regions in South Africa.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.2

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