The 2023 Fire by Night, which comes from dry-farmed bush vines planted between 1971 and 1985 on Alheit's farm in the Paardeberg in Swartland, was whole-cluster-pressed and settled overnight. It was aged half in cement egg and half in foudres for 12 months. This has a breathtaking mineral-driven bouquet, with struck flint and just a touch of reduction. Captivating! The palate is very well balanced with a taut line of acidity. Sapid in the mouth and judiciously spiced with lemongrass and ginger, it fans out beautifully on the finish. It's a stunning Fire By Night.

A tight, very fresh chenin blanc showing white grapefruit, crushed stones and fennel on the nose. It's medium-bodied, taut and linear. Very bright and youthful for now. From vines planted between 1972 and 1985 in the Paardeberg. Drink or hold.