Discover the bright, generational hope of Alheit Vineyards Hereafter Here 2025, a stunningly vibrant Western Cape Chenin Blanc. Acclaimed winemakers Chris and Suzaan Alheit craft this unique cuvée primarily from exceptional young vineyards. This label acts as a vital incubator for top-quality future heritage sites, grooming them patiently for their flagship Cartology blend. Critics routinely shower Alheit releases with elite praise. Previous vintages of this specific wine have secured outstanding 93-point ratings from global critic James Suckling and consecutive 92-point scores from Christian Eedes of Winemag.co.za.
The 2025 Vintage Profile
The name Hereafter Here symbolizes the passage of time and the legacy of future generations planting for the future. The 2025 vintage compiles select fruit from premier parcels across the Swartland, Piekenierskloof, Bottelary, Polkadraai, Paardeberg, and Tygerberg. This brilliant multi-regional blend captures an wonderfully precise snap of regional diversity. The wine displays a charming, nuanced nose featuring soft pollen, ripe pear, fresh curry leaf, and a delicate hint of beeswax.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: A beautifully charming nose reveals intricate layers of soft orchard pear, yellow pollen, curry leaf, and subtle beeswax.
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Palate: The palate entry feels remarkably silky and bright. It delivers an excellent savory herb character, dried laurel notes, and a moreish finish.
Artisanal Vinification & Ageing
The vineyard team picks the grapes early in the morning to preserve maximum freshness before executing careful sorting. They utilize gentle whole-bunch pressing and lightly settle the liquid to keep a very cloudy raw juice state. Spontaneous wild fermentation occurs naturally inside older wooden barrels of various sizes without any additive interventions. This slow, natural process lasts for approximately two months. The wine matures on its primary fermentation lees for 12 months. It then rests in stainless steel tanks on fine lees for an additional six months prior to bottling completely unfined.
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