COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Hartenberg Estate
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Hartenberg Estate Chardonnay 2020 is a single-varietal wine from Stellenbosch, South Africa. The estate itself has a long history, established in 1692, and is currently managed by the Mackenzie family. Cellar Master Carl Schultz, with the estate since 1994, is a proponent of regenerative agriculture. The 2020 vintage experienced warmer, drier conditions in the Western Cape, emphasizing the estate's sustainable practices. The wine is matured in French oak barrels.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
7-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
One of South Africa's oldest wineries, established in 1692.
Fact 02
Winemaker Carl Schultz champions regenerative agriculture.
Fact 03
The estate actively protects its natural wetlands.
Fact 04
French oak barrels are used for 12 months of maturation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Hartenberg Estate Chardonnay 2020 is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The harvest is conducted by hand in the early morning to preserve fruit integrity. Each parcel is vinified separately before blending. The wine undergoes fermentation and is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, utilizing a mix of new, second-fill, and third-fill vessels. The estate's winemaking is guided by a commitment to sustainability and regenerative agriculture.
