Chardonnay

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. Grapes were handpicked in the early morning of each of the 4 days of picking so as to capture the subtle primary flavours that the variety offers. Every batch from each of the morning picks as well as those of the individual parcels were kept separate in the cellar so as to aid quality selection when it came to assembling the final blend.

Fermented and matured for 12 months in French Oak (225 l) 15% new, 33% in second fill, balance in third fill barrels.

Hartenberg is a historic Stellenbosch wine estate established in 1692 on the slopes of the Bottelary Hills. Known particularly for Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, the estate combines regenerative viticulture with a long-term commitment to its vineyards, producing structured South African wines shaped by site and careful farming.