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Alheit Vineyards – Fire By Night Chenin Blanc

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South Africa
Western Cape
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White

The Facts

UPCs
  • 2023 (750ml) - 0 700083 413833
  • 2022 (750ml) - 0 700083 413833
Origins South Africa > Western Cape
Varietal Chenin Blanc
Cepage 100% Chenin Blanc
Winemaking Wild ferment in eggs, foudres, old barrels; no fining
Aging 12 months on lees, 5 more in tank pre-bottling (60 chars)
Alcohol by Volume 12.4%
Markets Texas

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The Character

Overall Focused, energetic Chenin; Paardeberg purity in a glass
Aromas Flint, green citrus, thatch, herbs, granite, mountain air
Mouthfeel Firm, fine-boned, mouth-watering with a saline edge
Tasting Notes Flinty, citrus, herbs; pithy, pure, long, and spring-water fresh
Selling Point Single-origin Paardeberg Chenin with racy granite purity
Pairings Ideal with oysters, sashimi, grilled seabass, or herbed goat cheese
Awards
  • 2023 - 97pts Vinous
  • 2022 - 97pts Tim Atkin
Sustainability
  • 2023 - Certified Sustainable, Vegan, Green Practicing, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation
  • 2022 - Certified Sustainable, Vegan, Green Practicing, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation

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