Alheit Vineyards Cartology 2021 Bottle size: 750ml

'The 2021 Cartology is a worthy follow-up to the 2020. It unfurls gradually on the nose with honeysuckle and light yellow plum and mirabelle scents, a mineral undertow that stealthily gains prominence. The palate is very well balanced with just a killer line of acidity; Nashi pear and yellow plum commingle towards a resinous finish. After 10 minutes, it really beginning to fire on all cylinders - another magnificent Cartology. Superb. 2023-2042' – Neal Martin, Vinous, 95/100

'Is it only just over a decade since the first vintage of this trend-setting wine in 2011? Cartology seems to have been with us for longer than that. The 2021 release marries Chenin with 10% Semillon, this is a seamless Western Cape blend, showing flavours of saffron, beeswax, pear, fresh herbs and lemon juice and engaging purity and focus. 2023-30' – Tim Atkin, MW, South African Special Report 2022, 95/100

‘Poster child of old-vine chenin. From seven parcels ranging from Citrusdal Mountain to False Bay, plus usual splash Franschhoek semillon, 10% in scintillating 2021. As with 2020 (4.5 stars, 93 pts), lengthy lees contact shows in a salt edge to peach & pineapple fruit, croissant & orange blossom highlights. Wholebunch press, natural ferment, only older vessels, as all.’ – Platter’s Guide, 5*(95/100)

'90% Chenin Blanc and 10% Semillon sourced across the Western Cape, all dryland bushvines with a minimum age of 35 years although mostly between 40 and 50 years. Citrus, peach, thatch, earth and a little reduction on the nose while the palate is dense and relatively thick textured given an alcohol of just 13.11%. Aciditiy is well integrated, and the finish is dry and extremely long.' – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 93/100