Barrel Ageing: Fermented and matured for 11 months in French Oak (225 l) 15% new, 33% in second fill, with the balance in third fill barrels.
Maturation: Up to 7 years from vintage
Alcohol: 13% by volume
Residual Sugar: 2,6 g/l
Total Acid: 7 g/l
pH: 3,25
Cream based foods, smoked chicken or duck, seared tuna with olive oil, lime juice and black pepper.
Already known for our world-class Shiraz, it seems our Chardonnay is Hartenberg’s next star with it’s consistency in ratings and awards.
2019: 92 points Tim Atkin MW, 4 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2018: 92 points Tim Atkin MW, 4 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2017: 93 points Tim Atkin MW
2016: 93 points Tim Atkin MW91 Points Neal Martin (Vinous), 90 points James Suckling Report, 4 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2015: 93 points Prescient Chardonnay Awards, 92 points Tim Atkin, 91 points Robert Parker, 4 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2014: Veritas Silver, 90 points Tim Atkin
2013: 92 points Tim Atkin, 92 points Christian Eedes Chardonnay Report 2015, Veritas Gold, 4 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2011: 4 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2010: 4 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide, Top 10 Christiaan Eedes, 90 points Robert Parker
2009: 4 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide, 90 Points Robert Parker, SAA First and Business Class Selection
2008: 4 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2007: SAA First & Business Class Selection, 4 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2006: SAA First & Business Class Selection, 4 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide