Lost & Found, Straw Wine
Alheit Vineyards

Lost & Found, Straw Wine


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2019
37.5cl
DP
£70.30

2019
3x37.5cl
DP
£210.91


Alheit Vineyards, Lost & Found, Straw Wine, 2019

2019

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Alheit Vineyards, Lost & Found, Straw Wine, 2019
ABV:
7%
96/100
Neal Martin, Vinous

The maiden (and alas, final) 2019 Lost & Found is Chris Alheit’s foray into sweet wines made entirely from Hanepoot, the local name for Muscat d'Alexandria, from a single vineyard in Breedekloof. Burnished amber in color, it has a captivating bouquet of marmalade, quince and mango notes, all very pure and beautifully defined. The palate is well balanced and viscous in texture, offering marmalade and quince on the entry. It actually reminds me of a Tokay Eszencia, but it is all kept amazingly fresh thanks to the razor-sharp acidity. A spellbinding sweet debut for Chris Alheit, but then again, I didn't expect anything less. Grab this one-off while you can.
Date Reviewed:
04/2021

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South Africa


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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.


Alheit Vineyards

Alheit Vineyards

Since bursting on to the scene with their debut Cartology 2011, Chris & Suzaan Alheit’s rise has been one of the Cape’s most talked about success stories. Since then they have consistently pushed the boundaries and thrown in heart and soul at every juncture. Steady commercial and critical success has enabled Alheit to develop a number of prime single vineyard bottlings from all over the Cape, complimenting the ever reliable Cartology. Winemaking is conscientious and adapted to suit the character of each plot. The only hard and fast rules are that all the wines are whole cluster pressed and left to cool overnight, after which they are racked from tank to tank and transferred to neutral barrels for fermentation. Aging takes place for up to a year in a variety of vessels depending on the wine. One of the most thoughtful and boundary-pushing white wine producers in South Africa, we cannot wait to see what Alheit does next.

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