Alheit Vineyards : Hereafter Here 2024

The 2024 Hereafter Here comes from the young vineyards that spend 12 months on the lees. Alheit uses it as a potential parcel for Cartology. This pure Chenin Blanc has an effervescent bouquet with lemon thyme and light citrus fruit. The palate is well balanced with citric entry, touches of sour lemon and orange rind on the finish. Just a little abrupt maybe, but fine early drinking.

The Alheit Vineyards 2024 Hereafter Here is sourced from young “baby” vineyards, including newly planted estate parcels and fruit from trusted growers, giving Chris Alheit a space to explore site before vines reach maturity. Fermented and aged in a mix of cement diamond-shaped vessels and mostly older 300- or 500-liter barrels, the wine serves as a kind of playground for future Cartology components. The 2024 vintage was low yielding, lending added concentration and quiet complexity. Salty and fresh, it carries a generous mouthfeel balanced by orchard fruit and preserved lemon. The varied soils of the Western Cape and maritime influence shape even young vines with a mineral tension that anchors the wine’s brightness.