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Alheit Vineyards : Hereafter Here 2023
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Description
Characteristics and tasting notes for Hereafter Here 2023 Alheit Vineyards
Tasting
Colour
The colour shows a pale yellow hue with bright highlights.
Nose
The delicate nose reveals aromas of ripe yellow fruit accompanied by notes of sweet, aromatic herbs.
Palate
On the palate, this wine charms with its flavourful profile and fluid texture. The tasting reveals increasing depth, offering an elegant and serene experience.
Food and wine pairing
This Chenin Blanc pairs perfectly with grilled fish, seafood, roasted poultry or a fresh goat's cheese.
Service and storage
The Hereafter Here 2023 is best enjoyed at a temperature of between 10 and 12°C. This wine has an ageing potential of around 5 to 10 years.
An elegant and profound Chenin Blanc from the Western Cape
The estate
Founded in 2011 by Chris and Suzaan Alheit, Alheit Vineyards has quickly established itself as an essential reference in South Africa's Western Cape. The couple works with parcels located in several prestigious terroirs of the Western Cape, notably Swartland, Piekenierskloof and Paardeberg. Their non-interventionist philosophy and their pursuit of the most authentic expression of terroir allow Alheit Vineyards to produce exceptional white wines, mainly crafted from Chenin Blanc, renowned for their remarkable finesse and depth.
The vineyard
The Hereafter Here 2023 comes from young Chenin Blanc vines grown in bush vine training across several terroirs of the Western Cape: Swartland, Piekenierskloof, Bottelary, Polkadraai, Paardeberg and Tygerberg. These plots are planted between 60 and 700 metres in altitude on predominantly granitic soils. The warm Mediterranean climate benefits from refreshing oceanic influences. Farmed according to sustainable, non-interventionist viticulture, the vineyard is unirrigated and features a low planting density. Yields are limited to 20 hectolitres per hectare.
Winemaking and aging
The grapes for the Hereafter Here 2023 are hand-harvested, then whole-bunch pressed. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in old barrels over two months. The wine is then aged for 12 months on the lees in these same vessels, followed by a further 6 months in tanks on fine lees. Bottling took place in May 2024, without fining or filtration.
Grape variety
100% Chenin Blanc
