Alheit, Magnetic North Mountain Makstok other_regions_italy The refined

The refined

(from vines that average 50+ years of age)

long and better-balanced finish though there is still a hint of backend warmth

and eight single-vineyard wines claim this provenance

Alheit, Magnetic North Mountain Makstok other_regions_italy The refinedThe 2023 Magnetic North comes from ungrafted vines on their own roots from a massal selection, though from exactly where has been lost in time. It has a vibrant bouquet that has slightly more energy than the Huilkrans, extremely mineral driven with notes of sea spray and struck flint. The palate is very pure and pixelated, perfect in terms of acidity, with just a hint of menthol toward the finish. Outstanding.