South African wine has an extensive wine history dating back to 1655, when the first vines were planted in Cape Town by Dutch Settlers. The country's climate is varied and diverse and, interestingly, boasts the world's longest wine route too! Browse our award-winning selection of South African wines including whites from the breathtaking Constantia or Hemel-en-Aarde Valleys to reds from the rugged Cederberg or historical Stellenbosch mountains. We can assure you that no matter which wine you select, the flavour will leave a long-lasting impression on your taste buds, beckoning you to indulge in yet another glass.
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2021 Hartenberg Riesling
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One of South Africa's oldest wineries with one of the most respected winemakers in the Western Cape at its helm - Carl Schultz.
Tasting Notes
Nose
The bouquet displays beautiful elements of chalky, flint and minerally notes.
Palate
The wine is juicy and opulent on palate entry and then a fine acidity arrives to provide a perfect foil to the inherent fruit “sweetness”. Despite being bone dry, the wine finishes with an appealing sweet/sour character, begging a second taste.
"Defined lime zest, apple and character-building slight wax/ terpene nuance on dry palate. Opens in the glass and lingers." ~ Platter's Wine Guide SA 2015
Estate
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. Our Wetland Conservation Area, alongside the vineyards, makes for a beautiful setting for walks and shared family fun.
We are passionate about preserving our natural wealth as evidenced by our sustainable farming practices and conservation programs. We are proud members of Biodiversity and Wine (BWI) and Integrated Production of Wine (IPW), and the estate is home to plentiful wildlife and over 120 species of birds – inspiring us to combine the best of nature with fine wine. Our stated intention is for a pristine environment where nature thrives.
Accolades
- 2017 4 stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
- 2017 90 points Tim Atkin
- 2016 92 poimts Tim Atkin
- 2015 92 points Tim Atkin
- 2014 93 points Tim Atkin, 4 stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
- 2013 91 points Tim Atkin, 87 points Robert Parker, Gold Medal Veritas SA
Alan's Personal Tasting Notes
"The first surprise here was that this had a natural cork when I was expecting a screwcap (obviously a quality statement). The second surprise was that the aromas didn’t show the normal oil/ kerosene notes you sometimes get with Riesling - much more orange zest than anything offensive.
Although the Riesling characters show up more on the palate. Extremely well made, perfect poise and balance and shows quality all through from the front to the back palate. Super enjoyable on its own but will stand up to food as well. Now one of my favourite’ GO TO’ drinking whites - at an easily affordable price so great value." Tasted Jan 2022
Specifications
| Year | 2021 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Riesling |
| Country | South Africa |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.8 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Cellaring Potential | 6 years from vintage |
| Features | Vegetarian & Vegan approved |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
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| Origin | WO Western Cape |
| Appellation | Stellenbosch |
