Alheit Vineyards Gone South 2022 Bottle size: 750ml

'Does the wine that could have been Magentic North 2022 deserve declassification? Grapes from two ungrafted Skurfberg vineyards, Chris Alehit felt it wasn’t quite up to standard and has released it as “Gone South” selling for around R450 a bottle whereas the last vintage of Magnetic North, which was 2020, went for around R810 (no 2021 due to a faulty tank gasket). Alheit, I think, is being overcautious. Aromatics are beautiful – flowers, fynbos, hay, citrus and peach while the palate is vivid and compelling – concentrated fruit, electric acidity and a super-dry, slightly bitter finish. Great texture but also drive. Great proportions all-round. Some might say it lacks the depth of previous vintages whereas I would argue that it gains in elegance. Alc: 13%.' - Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 98/100

'A profound expression of Chenin Blanc that boasts complex aromatics of dried herbs, fresh hay, fynbos, crushed gravel, grated lemon peel and pithy yellow orchard stone fruits. A beautifully elegant harmonious creation with delicacy and finesse, incredible balance and harmony, and an impressive concentration of white peach, honied pear, and a beguiling liquid minerality with a classical saline maritime kiss on the finish. A very fine wine that is so deliciously mouthwatering and drinkable now. Outstanding.' - Greg Sherwood MW, GregSherwoodMW.com, 96/100