Alheit Cartology 2025

Among the best-ever Cartology releases, this is a transparent expression of what Chris Alheit calls the “racy, pure” 2025 vintage. Using grapes from ten parcels across the Cape, it’s a typically harmonious cuvée of Chenin Blanc and 7% Semillon, using wild yeast fermentation in concrete eggs, foudres and old barrels. Savoury, leesy and wonderfully textured, it’s an unhurried wine with time on its side, all white flowers, gin botanicals and beeswax and a core of aniseed, almond, pear and lemon zest.

Tim Atkin - 96 pts