{"product_id":"alheit-vineyards-huilkrans-skurfberg","title":"Alheit Vineyards Huilkrans, Skurfberg (2024)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris and Suzaan Alheit are the undisputed pioneers of South Africa’s old-vine revival, and Huilkrans is their ultimate masterpiece from the remote Skurfberg mountains (Western Cape). Sourced entirely from decades-old, dry-farmed Chenin Blanc bush vines, this cuvée captures the extreme, sun-baked isolation of its high-altitude terroir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe viticultural approach here is one of absolute minimal interference, allowing the ancient red sand and underlying clay soils to dictate the wine's profound concentration. After a careful hand-harvest, the fruit is whole-bunch pressed and fermented with native yeasts in older oak barrels. This slow, unhurried maturation process builds a remarkably intense, waxy texture without obscuring the piercing natural acidity that defines the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePouring a glass of Huilkrans is an encounter with the pinnacle of modern Chenin Blanc. It delivers a deeply intellectual profile of bruised apple, preserved lemon, and wild fynbos, all anchored by a striking, crushed-rock minerality. It is a powerful, tightly wound white that commands absolute attention, perfectly equipped to pair with a rich pork belly roast or deeply savoury root vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alheit Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"2024","offer_id":56923715830143,"sku":null,"price":72.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5216\/1623\/files\/Alheit-Huilkrans.jpg?v=1770657644","url":"https:\/\/www.fulhamwinecompany.co.uk\/products\/alheit-vineyards-huilkrans-skurfberg","provider":"The Fulham Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}