Description
Alheit Vineyards Magnetic North 2023 750ml is one of South Africa’s most celebrated single-origin Chenin Blancs, sourced from two small parcels of ungrafted bush vines planted in the early 1980s on the remote Citrusdal Mountain (Skurfberg). These high-altitude vineyards (around 520 metres above sea level) sit on iron-rich red soils, producing fruit of remarkable intensity and character.
- Country: South Africa
- Region: Citrusdal Mountain (Skurfberg)
- Varietal: Chenin Blanc
- ABV: ~13%
- Bottle Size: 750ml
- Style: Mineral, precise, and age-worthy white wine
Tasting Notes
Nose: Grapefruit, rooibos, floral hints, and sea breeze minerality
Palate: Taut and precise with citrus, pear, and intense mineral drive
Finish: Long, saline, and structured with exceptional depth
Best Enjoyed
Perfect with seafood, grilled poultry, or fine dining dishes. Ideal for cellaring and will evolve beautifully over 10 –15 years.
Alheit Vineyards Magnetic North 2023 : 750ml
$149.90
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Description
Alheit Vineyards Magnetic North 2023 750ml is one of South Africa’s most celebrated single-origin Chenin Blancs, sourced from two small parcels of ungrafted bush vines planted in the early 1980s on the remote Citrusdal Mountain (Skurfberg). These high-altitude vineyards (around 520 metres above sea level) sit on iron-rich red soils, producing fruit of remarkable intensity and character.
- Country: South Africa
- Region: Citrusdal Mountain (Skurfberg)
- Varietal: Chenin Blanc
- ABV: ~13%
- Bottle Size: 750ml
- Style: Mineral, precise, and age-worthy white wine
Tasting Notes
Nose: Grapefruit, rooibos, floral hints, and sea breeze minerality
Palate: Taut and precise with citrus, pear, and intense mineral drive
Finish: Long, saline, and structured with exceptional depth
Best Enjoyed
Perfect with seafood, grilled poultry, or fine dining dishes. Ideal for cellaring and will evolve beautifully over 10 –15 years.
