What score does Cartology (Bush Vines) receive?

Cartology (Bush Vines) by Alheit Vineyards receives an aggregate community score of 84.5/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

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What food pairs well with Cartology (Bush Vines)?

Cartology (Bush Vines) pairs well with Rich Fish, Shellfish, Sweet Dessert, Poultry, Lean Fish, Fruit Dessert.

White

Cartology (Bush Vines)

Item: Cartology (Bush Vines)
Rating: 84.5
Author: 50 Best Wines

Alheit Vineyards · Western Cape, South Africa

Cartology (Bush Vines) by Alheit Vineyards is a good white that has earned recognition including Tim Atkin South Africa Report (2024), Vinous Top 100 #47 (2024), Platter's 5-Star (2026). Made primarily from Chenin Blanc in Western Cape, this Good wine scores 84.5/100 in aggregate.

84.5

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

Better than 60% of winesGood

AverageGoodOutstandingClassic

Awards & Recognition

⭐Tim Atkin South Africa Report (2024)⭐Vinous Top 100 #47 (2024)⭐Platter's 5-Star (2026)

Critic Scores

Community Rating (2022)4.49/5

Vintages & Ratings

Year	# Ratings	Community Rating
2022	213	4.49/5
2021	213	4.49/5
2020	213	4.49/5
2019	213	4.49/5
2018	213	4.49/5

Tasting Notes

Medium-bodied. Citrus, stone fruit, medium acidity.

Our Review

Food Pairings

Rich FishShellfishSweet DessertPoultryLean FishFruit Dessert

Serving Temperature

8-12°C

Aging Potential

3-8 years

Pros

+Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 84.5 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.