Secure a rare piece of Paardeberg history with the Alheit Fire By Night 2024 Magnum. Chris and Suzaan Alheit crafted this single-origin Chenin Blanc from heritage bush vines on their Nuwedam property. You will encounter a crystalline pour that reveals a hauntingly beautiful nose of green citrus, fynbos, and thatch. Subtle nuances of potpourri, peach, and white pear add a gorgeous aromatic depth to the wine’s “geoelectric” energy. On the palate, the wine delivers a striking purity with a mineral-driven intensity and a featherlight texture. You get a masterful, ultra-dry finish that grips the palate with the “arrogance of a matador” and surgical precision. Trust this 1.5L large format to provide an even slower maturation and greater longevity for your private cellar.
The Alheit Fire By Night 2024 stands as a monumental achievement, earning a near-perfect 98-point rating from Christian Eedes of Winemag.co.za. Critic Michael Apstein also awarded this vintage 95 points, praising its “mouth-coating richness” and elegant balance at a modest alcohol level. The winemaking team utilized whole-bunch pressing and wild fermentation in cement eggs and old foudres to preserve the granite terroir. You should serve this ethereal white slightly chilled to fully appreciate its vivid acidity and flinty, savory persistence. It pairs magnificently with fresh lobster, roasted chicken with herbs, or aromatic Southeast Asian cuisine. The 2024 season produced a low-yielding but intensely concentrated crop that Chris Alheit likens to a V8 engine. Every Magnum reflects a commitment to the “quality revolution” sweeping the Cape’s most storied granitic slopes.
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