Hartenberg Estate
Carl Schultz – Winemaker
Weisser Riesling The spicy richness on the nose gives way to a taut yet floral and fruity mid-palate that has both richness and complexity. The sugar is barely noticeable and if anything it contributes extra fullness and richness to the palate. This is a quality wine that offers great value and much versatility. “Impressive 2006 abounds with aromatic charm, pineapple, honeysuckle, tantalizing spicy notes. Off-dry but signature balancing acidity, elegance and length make it irresistibly delicious.” Subtly sweet pineapple and honeysuckle in the mouth, underlined by a hint of soft citrus. This incredibly versatile food wine has a cult following in South Africa
John Platter 4 stars
Eleanor Chardonnay this elegant wine is refined, poised, with perfectly judged oak framing citrus and peach dash. 10months in new French oak named after Eleanor Finlayson
90 pts wine Spectator May 2010
John Platter 4 star
Chardonnay Buttery, complex and bursting with aromas of citrus. Long lingereing flavors with an unmistakably toasty oak finish.
John Platter 4 Star - 2009
Gravel Hill Shiraz A dark centered, black-red and ruby rim with outspoken black fruit, violets, cloves, smokiness and black pepper on the bouquet. An elegant palate of sweet ripe fruit, spicy oak, and rich tannins ends with a lingering, savoury finish.
2004 vintage – 93 points – Wine Spectator (USA)
2003 vintage – 92 points – Robert Parker (USA)
2002 vintage – 92 points – Robert Parker (USA)
Longest running wine at the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction (14 years)
The Mackenzie This elegantly structured wine has blackcurrant elements with some violets and dark chocolate as well John Platter 2009 "a marvellous exercise in restraint, 100% new French oak moulds around concert of black berries, tobacco & leafy glens. Beautifully crafted.”
Wine Magazine SA. One of Top 10 Bordeaux blends South Africa and a four star rating.
John Platter 5 Star 05
91pts. Wine Spectator 2009
The Stork Shiraz Saturated deep black-red. The full aroma displays rich, concentrated spice, chocolate plumminess with violet and savory notes. The wine’s palate is rich, yet subtle. The tannins are soft and ripe but they give a lot of structure. There is a quality balance throughout. The flavor shows roasted coffee, vanilla toast and a long, rich savory aftertaste.
John Platter 5 Stars 2009
John Platter 4 Stars 2008
91pts. Wine Spectator 2009
Third Best Shiraz in the World- Syrah Du Monde 2008
Ecurie Peppery and spicy with rich berry aromas. The wine has richness and elegant fruit flavors, the fruit/oak balance is stylish; it is full of flavor and vigor and has a soft, smooth and silky “drink me” finish with good structure, roundness, presence, balance and length. “Designed to please, and does, with smoky, plumy styling and smoothly rounded body.” 57% Cabernet Sauvignon,
43% Shiraz,
John Platter 4 Stars
Bronze Medal- International Wine Competition UK
Cabernet Sauvignon Shimmering with black berry and cherry flavors, Hartenberg’s 2004 vintage is renowned for its full-bodied and complex richness. Soft and delicious, the king of red wine. cloaks the fine-grained tannin structure with shimmering berry fruit, crystallized violets, cedar spicing. Accessible, no hard edges, but the tannins are deeply veined, built for a 10+yr life.”
John Platter 4 star
Gold Medal IWSC 2008
Merlot A silky and elegant food wine with lingering flavors suggesting roasted spices, prosciutto and orchards of plums.
Luxurious bouquet of sugared plums with deep veined tannins and succulent friut. 17 months in oak
2006 Best Merlot in the World - International Wine Challenge UK
John Platter 4.5 Star
Pinotage A classy wine with opulent fruit concentration and soft ripe tannins on the finish 23 months in oak.
Best Value - Trophy wine show 2007
Best of Cultivar - Trophy wine show 2007
Discovery of Show - Trophy wine show 2007
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