The Mackenzie

This Bordeaux-style blend pairs exceptionally well with grilled meats such as lamb chops, beef fillet, and venison. It also complements rich stews and mature cheeses, enhancing the dining experience.​

The grapes for The Mackenzie are sourced from select vineyard blocks within the Hartenberg Estate, situated on the slopes of the Bottelary Hills in Stellenbosch. The estate's commitment to regenerative viticulture ensures sustainable farming practices that enhance soil health and grape quality.

The blended wine is aged in French oak barrels for approximately 18 to 24 months, with a portion of new oak to impart subtle spice and enhance ageing potential.​

After careful hand-harvesting, each varietal is vinified separately. The wines undergo fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by extended maceration to extract optimal color and tannin structure. Malolactic fermentation occurs in barrel, contributing to the wine's complexity.​

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.