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Specifications
In the cellar
Every batch from each of the morning picks as well as those of the individual parcels were kept separate in the cellar so as to aid quality selection when it came to assembling the final blend. Fermented and matured for 13 months in French Oak (225 l) 43% new, 33% in second fill, balance in third fill barrels.
In the vineyard
The grapes for this wine were handpicked in the early morning of each of the four days of picking so as to capture the subtle primary flavours that the variety offers.
Ageing
This wine can be enjoyed now, however, it can be aged for seven years from the date of vintage in the proper and appropriate conditions.
Cultivar
Chardonnay
Food Pairing
This wine pairs beautifully with any cream based foods as well as smoked chicken or duck, seared tuna with olive oil, lime juice and black pepper.
Awards and Recognition
Rated 92 points on Tim Atkin
Received 4 stars at the Platter’s SA Wine Guide
About the Wine Estate
Hartenberg is a family-owned wine estate in Stellenbosch offering beautifully crafted, timeless wines, delicious lunches and picnics featuring local seasonal produce, tours of our underground cellar and pristine walking trails through 60 hectares of conserved wetlands. Hartenberg's philosophy is to produce soft, rich, yet elegant wines that all have the ability to age and retain brightness of fruit – wines that are timeless, classic and fresh. This is achieved through combining decades of in-depth knowledge of our terroir with constant innovation and attention to detail.