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Every bottle we produce is a testament to perfection—born from passion, precision, and our unwavering pursuit of excellence.
We invite you into our world, not only to taste, but to experience a philosophy as timeless and enigmatic as the name itself.
They locked up a man who wanted to rule the world- the fools, they locked up the wrong man.
They locked up a man who wanted to rule the world- the fools, they locked up the wrong man.
two thousand twenty three
The 2023 vintage saw near-perfect conditions from bud break to harvest. The wine is composed of 90% Syrah and 10% Viognier. The grapes were co-macerated and co-fermented in stainless steel following an extended 10-day cold soak. Primary fermentation was slow with minimal punchdowns to retain cap integrity and prevent seed tannin overextraction. Nitrogen gas was used to keep VA at bay and prevent spoilage. The wine was racked to neutral oak barrels and aged sur lie for 14 months before being cross-flow filtered and bottled.
Notes of ripe red and black fruit are first to the nose, followed by hints of both cocoa dust and liqueur. Blue fruit makes an appearance, with black peppercorn aromas playing backup. On the palate, bold tannins and plenty of mineral richness. Pencil lead and charcoal give subtle performances, boosted by hearty baking spices, vanilla bean, and tobacco. A long finish and lush, silky body make this a true philosopher's wine. Delightfully approachable in youth, this beauty will age wonderfully into the 2040s.
Due to the limited number of bottles we produce, wines may sell out quickly each vintage. Feel free to inquire about our library reserves by using the form below, or by emailing us at contact@alethiumwines.com. If you’re feeling adventurous and want to explore something from our experimental collection, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
two thousand twenty three
The 2023 vintage saw near-perfect conditions from bud break to harvest. The wine is composed of 90% Syrah and 10% Viognier. The grapes were co-macerated and co-fermented in stainless steel following an extended 10-day cold soak. Primary fermentation was slow with minimal punchdowns to retain cap integrity and prevent seed tannin overextraction. Nitrogen gas was used to keep VA at bay and prevent spoilage. The wine was racked to neutral oak barrels and aged sur lie for 14 months before being cross-flow filtered and bottled.
Notes of ripe red and black fruit are first to the nose, followed by hints of both cocoa dust and liqueur. Blue fruit makes an appearance, with black peppercorn aromas playing backup. On the palate, bold tannins and plenty of mineral richness. Pencil lead and charcoal give subtle performances, boosted by hearty baking spices, vanilla bean, and tobacco. A long finish and lush, silky body make this a true philosopher's wine. Delightfully approachable in youth, this beauty will age wonderfully into the 2040s.
Sometimes nature takes us on unexpected adventures. This was certainly the case when a small block of errant Semillon was happened upon by thick Botrytis early into the harvest season. This surprise blessing gave me the opportunity to create one of my absolute favorite styles of dessert wine. The result is a mouth-watering Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA), that is, in my admittedly biased opinion, as good as any first-rate Sauternes!
Boasting nearly 200 g/L of residual sugar, this dessert wine is, simply put, epic. The bouquet is enormous and demands your complete attention. The nose just checks off the list of tropical fruits, stone fruits, and all sorts of candies—Violet flowers and honeysuckle too! The palate is like tasting the sun. My mouth is watering just writing this description. Normally, I would recommend stashing some in the cellar for a couple of decades, but I defy you to find me the person with that kind of willpower. Bottled in full 750ml format, because why not?
750ml
Sometimes nature takes us on unexpected adventures. This was certainly the case when a small block of errant Semillon was happened upon by thick Botrytis early into the harvest season. This surprise blessing gave me the opportunity to create one of my absolute favorite styles of dessert wine. The result is a mouth-watering Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA), that is, in my admittedly biased opinion, as good as any first-rate Sauternes!
Boasting nearly 200 g/L of residual sugar, this dessert wine is, simply put, epic. The bouquet is enormous and demands your complete attention. The nose just checks off the list of tropical fruits, stone fruits, and all sorts of candies—Violet flowers and honeysuckle too! The palate is like tasting the sun. My mouth is watering just writing this description. Normally, I would recommend stashing some in the cellar for a couple of decades, but I defy you to find me the person with that kind of willpower. Bottled in full 750ml format, because why not?
750ml
Our winemaking ethos
We are proud of our hard work and strive to craft exceptional wines with the grapes that God gives us. We believe in selling our wines for the fairest price possible so that everyone can enjoy the fruits of our land and our labor.
