Alheit Vineyards – Huilkrans Chenin Blanc
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South Africa
Western Cape
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White
The Facts
UPCs 2022 (750ml) - 0 700083 413819
Origins South Africa > Western Cape
Varietal Chardonnay
Cepage 100% Chenin Blanc
Winemaking Wild ferment in foudres and old barrels; aged 18 months total
Aging 12 months on lees, 6 more in tank pre-bottling
Alcohol by Volume 13.0%
Markets Texas
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The Character
Overall A bold, mineral Chenin from Skurfberg’s red sands and clay
Aromas Orange skin, stone fruit, rooibos tea, rust, herbs, Skurfberg dust
Mouthfeel Intense and layered; structured with deep mineral energy
Tasting Notes Orange peel, stone fruit, rooibos; deep, long, mineral-driven
Selling Point Single-origin old-vine Chenin; powerful, Skurfberg purity
Pairings Ideal with pork belly, roasted squash, lentils, tagine, or aged cheeses
Awards 99pts Tim Atkin
Sustainability Certified Sustainable, Green Practicing, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation
The Story
Huilkrans is a singular expression of old-vine Chenin Blanc from the remote, rugged Skurfberg in Citrusdal Mountain. Planted between 1974 and 1989 on deep red sand over red clay, the vineyard sits in isolation at 450 meters above sea level—battered by drought, saved by patience. After a two-year hiatus due to near-total crop loss, the 2022 vintage marks a triumphant return, offering a wine that is powerful yet composed, laced with unmistakable Skurfberg minerality.
Often seen as the baritone to Magnetic North’s tenor, Huilkrans sings in a lower, richer register while maintaining the clarity and tension that define the region. Aged with care and minimal intervention, it is a profound, site-driven wine that reflects legacy, endurance, and the soulful depth of the Cape’s greatest Chenin terroir.
Often seen as the baritone to Magnetic North’s tenor, Huilkrans sings in a lower, richer register while maintaining the clarity and tension that define the region. Aged with care and minimal intervention, it is a profound, site-driven wine that reflects legacy, endurance, and the soulful depth of the Cape’s greatest Chenin terroir.
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