Western Cape
This one-off straw wine is just astounding. It comes from the oldest planting of vines in South Africa that are still known to be productive; according to the Boonzaaier family (who owned the vineyard for no less than six generations) the vines were probably planted in 1882. The sugar is an astonishing 450g/l but there is also pretty high acidity so it is piercing, intense, and entirely impossible to spit. The aromas are exquisite. Chateau Yquem eat your heart out. It’s an one-off, sadly, because the vineyard has since been sold and Chris will no longer have access to the grapes. Lost and found, and then sadly lost again. Last call! (NT 18/03/22)
- Producer
- Alheit Vineyards
- Origin
- Breedekloof,,,, South Africa, SOUTH, AFRICA
- Colour
- white
- Wine Style
- dry
- Dominant Grape
- Muscat
- Farming Style
- organic
- Closure Style
- cork
- Maturity
- drink or keep
- Bottle Size
- 37.5cl
- Case Quantity
- 3
- Alcohol
- 7%
- Wine Score
- 96 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, Apr 2021
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Neal Martin
The maiden (and alas, final) 2019 Lost & Found is Chris Alheit’s foray into sweet wines made entirely from Hanepoot, the local name for Muscat d`Alexandria, from a single vineyard in Breedekloof. Burnished amber in color, it has a captivating bouquet of marmalade, quince and mango notes, all very pure and beautifully defined. The palate is well balanced and viscous in texture, offering marmalade and quince on the entry. It actually reminds me of a Tokay Eszencia, but it is all kept amazingly fresh thanks to the razor-sharp acidity. A spellbinding sweet debut for Chris Alheit, but then again, I didn`t expect anything less. Grab this one-off while you can. 96 points
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