Alheit Vineyards Cartology 2022

Introduction

Cartology means the study of maps or charts. It could not be a more perfect name for this wine. Not only because of Alheit Vineyards’ endeavours to search for and find these special old vineyards, but also because the wine itself can be seen as a vinous map or tapestry of the Cape. Its intended to be a picture of the Cape seen through the lens of her old vineyards in a given vintage.

Weight and power are not the same thing. Heres a wine with a moderate palate weight that has both intensity and power. The nose is wonderful: kumquat citrus, sweet oatmeal and honey, and elderflower. The palate is fine and bright, reminiscent of salty/sweet candied lemon, with great length.