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Hartenberg Stellenbosch

'Gravel Hill' Syrah, 2020

750ml
Country of Origin: South Africa
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$115
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Varietal Composition: Syrah (100%)
RS: 1.5 g/l
Cellaring Potential: 15 - 20 years
ABV: 14.11%

Description

The 2020 is an excellent expression of the Gravel Hill Syrah. On the nose, it reveals underbrush and dried herbs, complemented by an intricate blend of savory spices, cinnamon, and black pepper. Red fruits and berries dance harmoniously with subtle hints of coriander and smoke.

On the palate, its initial elegance gracefully unfolds into a bold and vibrant expression of red berries intermingling with a rich tapestry of warm spice and earthy, savory notes.

With firm tannins promising great ageing potential, this wine is destined to evolve into an even more extraordinary masterpiece over time. Built to age to its betterment for up to 20 years from vintage.
Kroonstad-concentrated red (ferrous) gravel stone known as koffie-klip Barrel Ageing 18 months in 50% new French Oak barrels, 50% in 2nd fill (225li).

Winemaker: Patrick Ngamane
On the slopes of Bottelary Hills bordering Stellenbosch, is a family estate where nature provides the perfect backdrop to grow, produce and share award-winning wines. Summer at Hartenberg brings picnics on the lawns followed by buoyant games of boule. Winter invites you to intimate fireside lunches and sumptuous reds, smoky charcuterie and olives, and sensorial cellar tours.

The Wetland Conservation Area, alongside the vineyards, makes for a beautiful setting for walks and shared family fun. The estate is home to plentiful wildlife and over 120 species of birds.Carl Schultz, the cellarmaster, graduated as Dux student in 1988 from Elsenburg. He joined Hartenberg Estate as Winemaker in 1994. The Estate first came to prominence in the late 1970s under the Montagne label, producing top-end Shiraz. Today the property produces three highly regarded examples of this grape.

Flavor Profiles

cinnamon

Cinnamon

black peppercorns

Black peppercorns

mixed berries

Mixed berries

red cherries

Red cherries

In the cellar

About the Winery

Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Widely regarded as the heart of South African fine wine, Stellenbosch is home to some of the country's most acclaimed vineyards and wineries. Nestled between rugged mountains and cooled by ocean breezes from nearby False Bay, the region produces wines of remarkable depth, structure, and elegance. Stellenbosch is especially renowned for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, and Syrah, alongside South Africa's iconic Pinotage. With a winemaking history dating back more than 300 years, Stellenbosch continues to set the benchmark for quality and innovation in the Cape Winelands. Explore our collection of Stellenbosch wines and discover the region that defines South African wine excellence.

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