Hartenberg Merlot 2018 - Stellenbosch WO - 75cl

TASTING NOTES

Red fruit, dried plum and cranberries on the nose with hints of mint and dried herbs. Elegant palate with silky tannins and an elegant long finish.

IN THE CELLAR

Barrel Ageing in 18 months in French oak, 45% new, 40% 2nd fill, the balance in older French oak barrels.

FOOD PAIRING

Merlot pairs well with a range of foods. Panko crumbed pork with mustard cream sauce, roasted tomato pasta or a juicy hamburger with cheddar cheese topping.

AWARDS

2015 Vintage

4½ stars Platters SA Wine Guide 

93 points Tim Atkin 

GOLD MEDAL Decanter World Wine Awards 

(the only South African Gold medal for Merlot) 

Gold Medal Veritas Awards 2017