Hereafterhere, 2022

Hereafter Here is the biggest-production Chenin Blanc that Chris Alheit makes, though it is made with all the care and attention of the other wines. A predominantly young vine cuvee that has benefits from Alheit’s contact book and ambitious plans for the future, it is bright and tactile and juicy. A wash of clear red apply fruits, greengages, lemon, lemon balm and honey play with zestier citrus notes and nuts. A young vine cuvee that actually feels quite grown up. The 2022 contains parcels from the Swartland close to Malmesbury, the Upper Blaauwklippen, and Polkadraai (both in Stellenbosch) as well as some older vine parcels from the Paardeberg. Aged in neutral oak for 12 months and a further six months in tank.