Hartenberg Merlot 2008

Name: Hartenberg Merlot 2008
Brand: Hartenberg Estate
SKU: 25479

Silky and elegant with long lasting flavour. Expect black and red fruits, vanilla and orchards of plum.

Independent Tasting Notes
"the 2008 Merlot has a bold upfront, opulent bouquet of ripe plummy fruit that has great purity. The palate is full-bodied with cedar and mocha on the entry, ample ripe black fruits with superb weight in the mouth. This is a huge mouthful of delicious Merlot to drink over the next four to five years." (NM) Robert Parker

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]

winery : Hartenberg Estate

winemaker : Carl Schultz

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.02 % vol rs : 2.2 g/l pH : 3.55 ta : 5.8 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Mineral wooded

pack : Bottle size : 0 closure : Cork

AWARDS

The lady of the reds - our 2005 vintage received the trophy for Best Merlot in the World at the International Wine & Spirits Competition in London.

2008 Vintage 4 stars Platter's SA Wine Guide | 90 points Robert Parker
2007 Vintage 4½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide | Gold medal Veritas (SA)
2006 Vintage 4½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2005 Vintage IWCS Trophy for best Merlot in the world (London) | 4 stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
Gold Medal Veritas (SA) & SAA business class selection
2004 Vintage Diners Club Winemaker of the year award

ageing : Up to 6 years from vintage

in the vineyard : 2008 vintage was similar to 2005 and 2000 producing big, ripe reds. Preceding winter was the wettest in a decade followed by a warm and dry spring which resulted in small, concentrated berries.

in the cellar : 17 months in 50% new & 50% 2nd fill French Oak (225 li)

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