2016 Magnetic North Mountain Makstok, Chris Alheit, Western Cape

Magnetic North is a single origin Chenin Blanc wine. Since its maiden vintage in 2013, this wine has become a perennial star in our line-up. Every vintage it manages to combine power and finesse in a way very few other Chenin vineyards from anywhere (not just the Cape) are able to do.

All amphora this vintage. Beautiful fresh aromatics here with some stone and mineral, a touch of green tea and lovely citrus. The palate is so vivid, fresh and vital with a fine spiciness and salinity under the herb, lemon and grapefruit characters. Multidimensional with a beautifully precise personality. 97/100