2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.37%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.28
Total Acidity 6.74 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Roussanne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Verdelho, Muscat
Roussanne32%
Chardonnay28%
Chenin Blanc25%
Verdelho11%
Muscat4%
Region Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Soil Gravelly clay and sandstone
Elevation 360.0 meters
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age planted 2010
Fermentation Vessels Old Barrel, Tank
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Total Aging 18 months
Oak Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Barrel Size Various sizes
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date May 2025
Unfined Yes
Production Volume 8,050 bottles
Bottles8,050
Magnums90
Production Details Hemelrand Vine Garden is a white field blend from a cold, windy marginal site in Hemel & Aarde Ridge at 360m on gravelly clay and sandstone. The vineyard was planted in 2010 to Chardonnay, Roussanne, Verdelho, Chenin Blanc, and Muscat Blanc a Petit Grain. Grower: Hans Evenhuis. Grapes were picked early morning with vineyard sorting and whole bunch pressed. Juice was very lightly settled with no additions, then wild fermented in old barrels of various sizes. Fermentation lasted about two months. The wine stayed on lees for around 12 months, then rested in tank on fine lees without fining for a further six months before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: musky apricot, talcum, fresh apple, lime
Palate: stony mineral water, mouth-filling texture, tense tart acidity
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.39
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Region Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Elevation 360.0 meters
Closure Cork
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.85%
Residual Sugar 2.43 g/L
pH 3.22
Total Acidity 6.47 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Roussanne, Chenin Blanc, Verdelho, Muscat
Chardonnay36%
Roussanne27%
Chenin Blanc18%
Verdelho16%
Muscat3%
Region Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Soil Gravelly clay and sandstone
Elevation 360.0 meters
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age planted 2010
Fermentation Vessels Old Barrel, Tank
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pressed
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Total Aging 18 months
Oak Aging 12 months
Lees Aging 1 year
Barrel Size Various sizes
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date May 2022
Unfined Yes
Production Volume 4,706 bottles
Bottles4,706
Production Details Hemelrand Vine Garden is a white field blend from a cold, windy marginal site in Hemel & Aarde Ridge at 360m on gravelly clay and sandstone. The vineyard was planted in 2010 to Chardonnay, Roussanne, Verdelho, Chenin Blanc, and Muscat Blanc a Petit Grain. Grapes were picked early morning with vineyard sorting and whole bunch pressed. Juice was very lightly settled with no additions, then wild fermented in old barrels of various sizes. Fermentation lasted about two months, except for the Roussanne which fermented for about nine months. The wine stayed on lees for around 12 months, then rested in tank on fine lees without fining for a further six months before bottling. In 2021, the Chenin Blanc, Verdelho, and Muscat were picked on the same day, pressed, and fermented together.
Tasting Notes
Nose: exotic, lemon, stone fruit, verbena
Palate: full, energetic, intense, driving acidity
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2024 / 750ml | CHF 186.00Recorded amount · package unit unverified | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1542488 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
PO Box 711, Hermanus, 7200
Phone
+27 83 274 6860
Owner
Chris and Suzaan Alheit
Cellarmaster
Chris Alheit