Alheit Nautical Dawn 2023 750ml

Discover the world-class Alheit Nautical Dawn 2023, a superb single-vineyard Chenin Blanc from the Stellenbosch region of South Africa. This is an essential wine for collectors and enthusiasts of high-quality Cape whites. It perfectly showcases the intense concentration and natural acidity from its False Bay coastal vineyard site. The old, dry-farmed bush vines, planted in 1978 on granite soils, deliver huge flavor. Alheit Nautical Dawn 2023 is a very energetic and intense wine. You will find classic notes of tangy yellow fruit and soft spices on the nose. The palate is full and powerful, offering excellent fruit delineation and snappy acidity. Enjoy its pronounced saline tension and a beautifully long, ornate finish.

The grapes were hand-sorted. Then they were whole-bunch pressed. The raw juice was only lightly settled. Wild fermentation occurred in old barrels of various sizes. Fermentation lasted about two months. The wine was aged on its lees for around 12 months. It rested in tank for another five months before bottling. This is a very simple, careful winemaking process. This process ensures a pure and textured final wine.