Hartenberg Shiraz 2020
R295,00
Initially the nose shows an abundance of black fruits and sweet spice aromas, later opening up to a more savoury, umami character. The palate continues this profile with enchanting, voluptuous biltong flavours and fine, grippy tannins that allow for a lingering spicy finish.
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Specifications
In the cellar
Each block is barreled separately, thereafter, quality is assessed and the final blend is assembled. The wine is then matured for 21 months in 30% new French oak,40% 2nd fill and balance 3rd fill French Oak barrels.
In the vineyard
The variety that made Hartenberg famous. Hartenberg is the oldest family-owned producer of Shiraz in South Africa, spanning a period of some 50 years. Their Estate Shiraz is hand-picked from multiple blocks of vineyards with vines which at least 20 years old and produce relatively limited yield as a result. The soils in these vineyards are mainly stoney soils with a portion with soils of higher clay content.
Ageing
This wine will benefit with some cellaring and can age for a further fifteen years from the date of vintage.
Cultivar
Shiraz
Food Pairing
Great pairing with Karoo lamb, a delicious homemade beef burger with grilled cheddar topping or mushroom risotto.
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.
