Hartenberg Chardonnay 2023

The bouquet showcases fresh citrus and pear aromas with a touch of apricot. On the palate, zesty lemon and lime meet a clean mineral edge. Crisp acidity adds brightness, while a subtle creaminess rounds out the texture. Refreshing and refined.

Smoked chicken or duck with cream-based sauces. Seared tuna with olive oil, lime juice and black pepper. Grilled prawns with a squeeze of lemon, creamy mushroom risotto, or a light goat cheese tart

variety : Chardonnay [ 100% Chardonnay ]
winemaker : Carl Schultz
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13 % vol  rs : 2.06 g/l  pH : 3.47  ta : 6.0 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Mineral   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
2022  Tim Atkin MW 92 points
2022  Platter’s SA Wine Guide 4 stars
2022  Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards Gold
2022  Robert Parker Wine Advocate 91 points
2022 Gilbert & Gaillard Double Gold (2024)
2022 James Suckling 2023 90 points
2021 Tim Atkin MW 91 points
2020 Tim Atkin MW 92 points 
2020 Platter’s SA Wine Guide 4 stars 
2020 Decanter 90 points
2019 Tim Atkin MW 92 points
2019 Platter’s SA Wine Guide 4 stars 
2018 Tim Atkin MW 92 points
2018 Platter’s SA Wine Guide 4 stars 
2017 Tim Atkin MW 93 points 
2016 Tim Atkin MW 93 points 
2016 Neal Martin (Vinous), 91 Points
2016 James Suckling Report 90 points
2016 Platter’s SA Wine Guide 4 stars
2015 Tim Atkin MW 92 points 
2015 Prescient Chardonnay Awards 2017 93 point

ageing : Maturation 2 – 7 years from vintage

Already known for our world-beating Shiraz, it seems our Chardonnay is Hartenberg's next showstopper with it's consistency in ratings and awards.

about the harvest: Grapes were handpicked in the early morning of each of the 7 days of picking so as to capture the subtle primary flavours that the variety offers.

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.
Barrel Ageing 11 months in 20% new French Oak (225L) barrels.

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