Cartology Chenin Blanc 2024
Cartology means the study of maps or charts. It could not be a more perfect name for this wine. Not only because of our 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.
Cartology means the study of maps or charts. It could not be a more perfect name for this wine. Not only because of our 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.
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Cartology Chenin Blanc 2024
Cartology means the study of maps or charts. It could not be a more perfect name for this wine. Not only because of our 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.
The Winemaker
Chris and Suzaan Alheit are a husband-and-wife team widely regarded as being at the forefront of the "New Wave" of South African wine, with a particular focus on old vine Chenin Blanc.
WINEMAKING WIZARDRY
Grapes are whole-bunch pressed and fermented with natural yeasts in diverse vessels like concrete eggs, clay pots, and old oak barrels. The wine is aged on its lees for around 12 months.
STYLE
A benchmark "New Wave" South African white blend, revered for its complexity and ability to showcase the Cape's best old vines.
TERIOR
This wine sources grapes from some of the most revered old vine vineyards in the Cape. These vineyards are mostly dry-farmed and feature a variety of soil types, primarily granite and sandstone.
COMPOSITION
92% Chenin Blanc, 8% Sémillon
REGION
The Chenin comes from our parcels in the Skurfberg, Piekenierskloof, Malmesbury, Paardeberg, Bottelary, False Bay and Tygerberg. The Sémillon comes from the old La Colline block in Franschhoek.
The Winemaker
Chris and Suzaan Alheit are a husband-and-wife team widely regarded as being at the forefront of the "New Wave" of South African wine, with a particular focus on old vine Chenin Blanc.
WINEMAKING WIZARDRY
Grapes are whole-bunch pressed and fermented with natural yeasts in diverse vessels like concrete eggs, clay pots, and old oak barrels. The wine is aged on its lees for around 12 months.
TERIOR
This wine sources grapes from some of the most revered old vine vineyards in the Cape. These vineyards are mostly dry-farmed and feature a variety of soil types, primarily granite and sandstone.
COMPOSITION
92% Chenin Blanc, 8% Sémillon
REGION
The Chenin comes from our parcels in the Skurfberg, Piekenierskloof, Malmesbury, Paardeberg, Bottelary, False Bay and Tygerberg. The Sémillon comes from the old La Colline block in Franschhoek.
STYLE
A benchmark "New Wave" South African white blend, revered for its complexity and ability to showcase the Cape's best old vines.
Cartology Chenin Blanc 2024
Cartology means the study of maps or charts. It could not be a more perfect name for this wine. Not only because of our 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.
WINEMAKING WIZARDRY
Grapes are whole-bunch pressed and fermented with natural yeasts in diverse vessels like concrete eggs, clay pots, and old oak barrels. The wine is aged on its lees for around 12 months.
STYLE
A benchmark "New Wave" South African white blend, revered for its complexity and ability to showcase the Cape's best old vines.
REGION
The Chenin comes from our parcels in the Skurfberg, Piekenierskloof, Malmesbury, Paardeberg, Bottelary, False Bay and Tygerberg. The Sémillon comes from the old La Colline block in Franschhoek.
COMPOSITION
92% Chenin Blanc, 8% Sémillon
TERIOR
This wine sources grapes from some of the most revered old vine vineyards in the Cape. These vineyards are mostly dry-farmed and feature a variety of soil types, primarily granite and sandstone.
The Winemaker
Chris and Suzaan Alheit are a husband-and-wife team widely regarded as being at the forefront of the "New Wave" of South African wine, with a particular focus on old vine Chenin Blanc.
