{"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}],"url":"https:\/\/lyndhurstwine.com\/products\/alheit-vineyards-chenin-blanc-citrusdal-mountain-huilkrans-2024","provider":"Lyndhurst Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}