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