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Hartenberg Gravel Hill Syrah 2019

On the nose, it reveals underbrush and dried herbs, complemented by an intricate blend of savoury 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, savoury 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.

Fillet of kudu with a red wine jus, rare roast sirloin, wild mushroom risotto.
variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Carl Schultz
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 1.5 g/l  pH : 3.49  ta : 6.1 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Herbaceous   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
2019 Vintage 95 points Tim Atkin MW
2019 Decanter Gold medal
2018 Vintage 96 points Tim Atkin MW
2018 4 ½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2017 Vintage 95 points Tim Atkin MW
2016 Vintage 95 points Tim Atkin MW
2016 5 stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2015 Vintage 96 points Tim Atkin MW
2014 Vintage 95 points Tim Atkin MW
2014 4 ½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2013 Vintage Syrah du Monde Gold medal
2013 5 stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2012 Vintage Decanter Gold medal
2012 91pts Robert Parker
2011 Vintage 94pts Tim Atkin SA Wine Report June 2016
2010 Vintage 94pts Tim Atkin SA Wine Report - June 2015
2010 Robert Parker 94 points
2010 4 ½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2009 Vintage 4 ½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2008 Vintage Gold Medal Syrah Du Monde 2013
2008 4 ½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2008 94 points Tim Atkins MW

ageing : Up to 20 years from vintage.

This wine is certainly about a sense of place. The Gravel Hill terroir consistently provides a Syrah that is unique in character, quality and expression.
Since Carl's first vintage at Hartenberg in 1993 he realized the distinct difference in the character and quality of a parcel of Syrah vineyard at the lower end of the Estate with extraordinary characteristics. All these elements make for a unique red wine, shouting sense of place, true to terroir.
in the vineyard : Soil Kroonstad-concentrated red (ferrous) gravel stone known as koffie-klip
in the cellar : Barrel Ageing 18 months in 50% new French Oak barrels, 50% in 2nd fill (225li)
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Hartenberg Gravel Hill Syrah 2019
Shiraz