Hartenberg Sauvignon Blanc

Pale straw in colour with tints of green. Aromas of fresh gooseberry, ripe fig, asparagus and crushed nettles. The palate has an opulent feel on entry, offset by a steely linearity and flavoursome, clean structure. The wine ends with great purity, definition and a moreish acidity. The block gets harvested over a number of days, not all at once, as is usually the case. Why? Well, typically, grapes don’t all ripen at the same time, so we study each row. The grapes were entirely hand-picked, between daybreak and mid-morning. Protective winemaking methods were applied in making the wine. The grapes were gently crushed, followed by four hours of skin contact. After a cool, 2 week fermentation the wine spent four months on the primary lees, with a twice a month batonage. The wine was stabilized and filtered pre-bottling. Goats cheese – either baked, in a salad, or on its own. Fish – whether it be baked, steamed, fried or served as a soup. Also lime, coriander, light chilli and garlic when cooked with fish, chicken or vegetables. 2019: 3.5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide

2018: 3.5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide

2017: 90 points Wine Enthusiast

2015: 3.5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide

2014: 3.5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide

2013: 4 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide

2012: 3.5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide

2011: 3.5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide, 90 points Robert Parker

2010: 4 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide, 89 points Robert Parker, 90 points Wine Pioneer, 4 stars Classic Wine Magazine (SA)

2009: 4 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide