Hartenberg Doorkeeper Shiraz 2024
Shiraz / Syrah
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Hartenberg Doorkeeper Shiraz 2024
Hartenberg Wine Estate is situated in the Bottelary Hills of Stellenbosch, where the Mediterranean climate and varied vineyard soils help produce wines with depth, freshness and distinctive fruit character. Shiraz has been central to Hartenberg's identity for decades, with the estate bottling its first Shiraz in 1968. Its experience with the variety informs a range of wines that explore different expressions of South African Shiraz. The Hartenberg Doorkeeper Shiraz 2024 offers a more youthful, approachable expression of the estate's signature variety. Made from expressive younger vineyard parcels, it focuses on generous dark fruit, freshness and gentle spice rather than the more pronounced structure of Hartenberg's age-worthy Shiraz wines. The wine spends 12 months in previously used French oak barrels, allowing the fruit to remain at the forefront while adding subtle complexity. The Doorkeeper label features symbols inspired by farm life and the entrance to Hartenberg's historic underground wine cellar.
Colour: Deep ruby red with youthful purple hues.
Nose: Ripe blackberries, blackcurrants and dark forest berries lead, accompanied by fine white pepper and a subtle hint of caramel.
Palate: Juicy dark-fruit flavours give the wine a generous, fruit-forward character. The palate is supple and rounded, with fine tannins providing structure without making it feel overly firm. A savoury, meaty note adds depth, while gentle spice carries through from the nose.
Finish: Smooth and lingering, with dark berries, a savoury edge and a final touch of white pepper.
- Food Pairing : Hartenberg Doorkeeper Shiraz 2024 pairs naturally with grilled lamb chops, boerewors from the braai, beef burgers or slow-cooked beef stew. Its ripe dark-fruit flavours complement charred and roasted meat, while the peppery spice works well with rosemary, black pepper and smoky barbecue seasoning. For a meat-free option, try it with a rich mushroom and lentil pie, where the earthy flavours complement the wine's savoury character.
- Drink before: Cellaring potential: Best enjoyed while young and fruit-driven, with potential to develop over the medium term.
- Vintage: 2024
- Region: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
- Medals Won: Gold Medal – Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2026. 95 points – Fine Wine Awards.
- Grapes used to make this wine were grown in: Varied soils.
- Sugar Content: 2.5g/L
- Alcohol Content: 13.5%
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