2016 Cartology Bush Vines, Chris Alheit, Western Cape

2016 Cartology Bush Vines, Chris Alheit, Western Cape

Critic score
95/100 info
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Case, 6 Bottles
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£304.08
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Wine details

  • Region & country
    South Africa
  • Grape
    Chenin Blanc
    Semillon
  • Maturity
    Ready 2018 - 2028info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13.5%

Tasting notes

On account of the heat wave, 2016 produced the smallest amount of Cartology (69 barrels) since 2013. Early picked for freshness, it’s a spicy, complex, naturally fermented blend of Chenin with 11% Semillon, showing stony minerality and notes of aniseed, beeswax and citrus peel.

Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com (October 2017)
95/100

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