and a stone-like mineral zing of the 2024 vintage deserves all the attention it demands
with a high proportion of whole clusters and gentle extraction in concrete
The winemaking favours long and gentle extraction with an average of 40% whole bunches to preserve freshness and enhance aromatic lift
so get two of each – a bottle of each to enjoy immediately and then again in 3-5 years
this Pinot put together in the cellar by Lukas Van Loggerenberg
Alheit Fire By Night Chenin MAGNUM '24 Ceres Plateau and a stone-like mineral zingFire by Night speaks to guidance, reverence, and the quiet conviction that guides Chris Alheit's expert winemaking. The raw cloudy juice of hand sorted, whole bunch pressed Chenin Blanc grapes wild ferments in cement eggs, foudres, and old barrels; spends 12 months on lees and a further five on fine lees in tank to craft a wine that is both beyond elegant and intriguing. Experiencing it in a magnum format only amplifies its intensity, brightness, and