This wine, made by Chris and Suzaan Alheit, has set a bench mark for South African white blends since its first vintage.  The Cartology 2013 is reminiscent of that 2011 vintage: rich, yet still poised and very elegant.

The 2013 is a blend of Chenin Blanc (88%) and Semillon (12%) sourced from parcels all over the Western Cape (Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Citrusdal).  Expect delicate white and yellow fruit on the nose, with an undertone of lemon blossom; the palate adds some honey and stone fruit.

Enormous depth, even for a young wine as this.  This wine is a keeper, if you can keep your hands off that corkscrew.

Read more about Alheit Vineyards here.