{"title":"Alheit Vineyards","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlheit Vineyards started in 2010 by husband and wife team Chris and Suzaan Alheit. They met while studying winemaking in Stellenbosch. After travelling and working vintages around the world together in Napa Valley, Western Australia, St. Emilion, Clare Valley and Mosel, they returned home to make wine out of many old dry farmed bush vine vineyards in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alheit-vineyards-fire-by-night-swartland-chenin-blanc-2022","title":"Alheit Vineyards Fire by Night Swartland Chenin Blanc 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eFire by Night is a single origin Chenin Blanc wine grown on our own Paardeberg property called Nuwedam. The Paardeberg holds a mythical place in our hearts. It is both ground zero for the quality revolution that’s sweeping the Cape, and home base for some of our country’s wine heroes. Previously under-valued, the Paardeberg sports an embarrassment of riches: pure decomposed granite soil and an abundance of dry-farmed old bushvines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alheit Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41019449933904,"sku":null,"price":440.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/CastellodiAmaL_Apparita2018_45_af74da09-6fd0-465a-b922-9d3af77a3ffe.png?v=1733826309"},{"product_id":"alheit-vineyards-hereafter-here-western-cape-chenin-blanc-2023","title":"Alheit Vineyards Hereafter Here Western Cape Chenin Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 pts (Tim Atkin MW, SA Report 2024) · 93 pts (Vinous) · 92 pts (Wine Advocate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAlheit Vineyards 'Hereafter Here' 2023 is a compelling expression of Western Cape Chenin Blanc from young, carefully selected vines across Swartland, Piekenierskloof, Paardeberg and Tygerberg — sites chosen purely for quality, laying the groundwork for future greatness.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHandpicked, sorted in the vineyard, whole-bunch pressed with zero additions, wild fermented in old barrels over two months, then lees-aged 12 months in barrel followed by a further six months in tank — unfined, unfiltered. The nose is pure and inviting — yellow plum, pear, beeswax and crushed stone. The palate is bright, savoury and electric — grapefruit peel, stem ginger and a long, mineral-driven finish that captures the unmistakable soul of South Africa's Western Cape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alheit Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42001863082064,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/AlheitVineyardsHereafterHereWesternCapeCheninBlanc2023_1.jpg?v=1773046585"},{"product_id":"alheit-vineyards-cartology-bush-vines-2023","title":"Alheit Vineyards 'Cartology' Bush Vines 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 pts (Tim Atkin MW) · 95 pts (Vinous) · 95 pts (Winemag)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWidely hailed as the best Cartology yet, Alheit Vineyards 'Cartology' 2023 is South Africa's benchmark white blend — \u003cstrong\u003e94% old-vine Chenin Blanc and 6% Sémillon\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-sorted and whole-bunch pressed from ancient dryland bush vines across Skurfberg, Piekenierskloof, Paardeberg and Tygerberg.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eNaturally fermented, aged in a combination of concrete tanks, foudres and older French oak — minimal intervention, maximum terroir. The nose captivates with ripe pear, kumquat, citrus rind, honeysuckle and sweet herbal nuance. The palate is mineral-driven, tensile and complex — stone fruit, wet stone, oatmeal and savoury spice, with a killer line of acidity and a long, waxy, saline finish. Cellar 2025–2040.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alheit Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42118676643920,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/AlheitVineyards_Cartology_BushVines2023.jpg?v=1773040344"},{"product_id":"alheit-vineyards-hemelrand-vine-garden-hemel-aarde-ridge-2023","title":"Alheit Vineyards Hemelrand Vine Garden Hemel \u0026 Aarde Ridge 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 pts (Vinous · Neal Martin) · 93 pts (James Suckling) · 93 pts (Tim Atkin MW)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAlheit Vineyards Hemelrand Vine Garden 2023 is a one-of-a-kind South Africa estate white field blend - \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay, Roussanne, Chenin Blanc, Verdelho and Muscat\u003c\/strong\u003e from a cold, windswept Hemel \u0026amp; Aarde Ridge vineyard at 360m, planted on gravelly clay and sandstone.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWhole-bunch pressed, wild fermented in old barrels with zero additions, lees-aged 12 months then six months in tank — unfined and unfiltered. The exceptional 2023 vintage brought outstanding noble rot on the Chenin Blanc, adding extraordinary complexity. Expect lychee, exotic spice, dried orange peel, apricot compote and honeysuckle on the nose, with a medium-to-full, lightly oily palate and a long, tapered, electric finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alheit Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42118834946128,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/AlheitVineyardsHemelrandVineGardenHemel_AardeRidge2023.jpg?v=1773047394"},{"product_id":"alheit-vineyards-fire-by-night-swartland-chenin-blanc-2023","title":"Alheit Vineyards Fire by Night Swartland Chenin Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 pts (Tim Atkin MW) ·· 94+ pts (Wine Advocate) · 93 pts (James Suckling)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAlheit Vineyards 'Fire by Night' 2023 is a landmark \u003cstrong\u003esingle-origin Swartland Chenin Blanc from the Alheits' own Nuwedam farm on the granite slopes of the Paardeberg\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20 hectares of dry-farmed bush vines planted 1972–1985 at 300–350m above sea level, rooted deep in pure decomposed granite.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHand-sorted, whole-bunch pressed with zero additions, wild fermented in cement eggs, foudres and old barrels over one month, then lees-aged 12 months followed by five months in tank — unfined and unfiltered, just 5,996 bottles and 180 magnums produced. The nose is captivating — flinty reduction, mountain herbs, green citrus, thatch and spring water purity, finely etched in granite. The palate is high-energy and precise — coiled, racy acidity, lemongrass and crushed stone, fanning out across a bracing, long, saline finish. Cellar 2025–2042.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alheit Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42118842515536,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/AlheitVineyardsFirebyNightSwartlandCheninBlanc2023.jpg?v=1773047773"},{"product_id":"alheit-vineyards-chenin-blanc-citrusdal-mountain-huilkrans-2024","title":"Alheit Vineyards Chenin Blanc Citrusdal Mountain Huilkrans 2024","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_f41b851b0e1390d2-23\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41\"\u003e96 pts \/ #38 Top 100 SA (James Suckling)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41\"\u003e · \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41\"\u003e98 pts (Tim Atkin MW)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41\"\u003e · \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41\"\u003e96 pts (Wine Advocate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41\"\u003e · \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41 citation-end-41\"\u003e93 pts (Vinous · Neal Martin)\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_f41b851b0e1390d2-24\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-40 citation-end-40\"\u003eAlheit Vineyards 'Huilkrans' 2024 is a single-origin Skurfberg Chenin Blanc of grand cru stature - sourced from ancient, dry-farmed bush vines planted between 1974 and 1989 on Oudam farm at 450 meters above sea level in Citrusdal Mountain.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-39 citation-end-39\"\u003eThriving in deep red sand over red clay, these low-yielding vines yield juice of remarkable concentration, bristling acidity, and raw energy.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_f41b851b0e1390d2-25\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-38 citation-end-38\"\u003eWhole-bunch pressed with zero additions, wild-fermented in neutral vessels and lees-aged before resting in tank — unfined and guided with pure cellar minimalism.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-37\"\u003eTim Atkin describes it as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-37\"\u003e\"deeper baritone\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-37\"\u003e counterpart to the estate's lineup, showcasing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-37\"\u003e\"green olive, yellow apple and fennel, a textured mid-palate, understated power and wonderful palate length\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-37 citation-end-37\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-36 citation-end-36\"\u003eThe palate opens with cool, creamy presence - layered with sliced pear, pomelo rind, and subtle honeyed depth - all anchored by a vibrant beam of saline freshness and a long, savory finish.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alheit Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42867761315920,"sku":null,"price":690.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/CastellodiAmaL_Apparita2018_46_92405194-cc11-4de8-9ce1-47c875cfb220.png?v=1733826397"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/collections\/Castello_di_Ama_L_Apparita_2018_52.png?v=1733981592","url":"https:\/\/lyndhorstwine.com\/collections\/alheit-vineyards.oembed","provider":"Lyndhurst Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}