Hartenberg Merlot 2022
Merlot
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Hartenberg Merlot 2022
Hartenberg Wine Estate is situated in the Bottelary Hills of Stellenbosch, a region known for producing structured, expressive red wines. The estate has a long-standing reputation for Merlot, with a winemaking approach that combines careful vineyard management, considered fruit selection and French oak maturation.
For Hartenberg Merlot 2022, the grapes are hand-picked and sorted to ensure sound, evenly ripened fruit. The vineyards are green-harvested to help promote even ripening, while extended maceration develops colour, flavour and tannin. The wine is matured in French oak, adding subtle cedar and savoury complexity while allowing Merlot’s natural plum and red-fruit character to shine.
Colour: Deep ruby red with a youthful garnet hue, showing good colour and clarity in the glass.
Nose: Fresh plum and ripe red fruit lead, followed by savoury notes of olive tapenade. Subtle cedarwood and cigar-box aromas add depth, bringing a gentle earthy and woody complexity to the fruit.
Palate: Medium-bodied and approachable, with vibrant plum and red-fruit flavours at the centre. Rounded tannins give the wine a supple texture, while savoury hints and restrained oak contribute complexity without overwhelming the fruit. The overall style is composed and fruit-led, with enough structure to complement a range of hearty dishes.
Finish: Layered and lingering, with ripe plum, savoury olive notes and a subtle cedarwood character carrying through to the end.
- Food Pairing : Hartenberg Merlot 2022 pairs well with grilled lamb chops, a juicy beef burger or slow-roasted beef, as its rounded tannins complement the richness of the meat without overpowering it. It also works beautifully with tomato-based pasta dishes, particularly roasted tomato and beef ragù, where the wine’s plum fruit complements the sweetness of the tomatoes. For a vegetarian option, try crispy panko-crusted mushrooms with a tangy mustard cream sauce, which provides a pleasing contrast to the wine’s savoury character and soft texture.
- Drink before: Cellaring potential: Approximately 5–15 years from vintage, depending on storage conditions.
- Vintage: 2022
- Region: Stellenbosch
- Medals Won: Tim Atkin SA Special Report: 93 points. Platter’s South African Wine Guide: 4.5 Stars. James Suckling: 90 points.
- Sugar Content: 1.7g/L
- Alcohol Content: 13.5%
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