Hartenberg The Mackenzie 2007

Name: Hartenberg The Mackenzie 2007
Brand: Hartenberg Estate
SKU: 30664

The wine is named The Mackenzie family in recognition of the family of the late Ken Mackenzie who has been responsible for the regeneration of Hartenberg, its vineyards, its wines and community since 1986.

This classically styled richly structured wine has a strong blackcurrant element but with some violets and dark chocolate as well.

Independent Tasting Note
Rump "Sultry, tight knit bramble fruits under veil of fine-grained tannins, but dazzling fruit purity suggests immense pleasure in time" John Platter.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec, 7% Merlot ]

winery : Hartenberg Estate

winemaker : Carl Schultz

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14 % vol rs : 2.1 g/l pH : 3.51 ta : 5.7 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

2007 Vintage 5 stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2006 Vintage 4½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide | 90 points Robert Parker
2005 Vintage 5 stars Platter's SA Wine Guide | 92 points Wine Enthusiast, 91 points Wine Spectator
2004 Vintage 4½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide | Gold medal IWSC (London)
2003 Vintage 4½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide | Gold medal IWSC (London)

ageing : Up to 12 years from vintage

in the vineyard : This limited volume wine represents a single vineyard block selection where the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes are planted former above the latter on rich, deep red clay - bearing Tukulu soils (previously known as Hutton). The Malbec is on the slope adjacent to this. The Cabernet is planted in the drier, top of the slope and the Merlot in the shallower, clay-rich, moisture retaining, base of the slope.

in the cellar : This limited volume wine represents a selection of the best of our Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec.

Barrel Ageing: 22 months in 100% new French Oak barrels (225 li)

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