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Hartenberg Estate The Stork Shiraz

Hartenberg Estate The Stork Shiraz

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Hartenberg Estate The Stork Shiraz honours the late Ken Mackenzie, pilot, businessman, farmer and benefactor. Stork was Ken’s Second World War nickname (as he was tall with long thin legs and a Spitfire pilot) and Shiraz was his preferred red wine.

This limited volume wine represents a vineyard selection of Shiraz from a specific site that is planted solely on clay–rich "terra rossa" type soils. The vineyard ripens a full month later than our Gravel Hill Shiraz site.

Shiraz is the cultivar that has made Hartenberg famous, and The Stork will ensure this reputation continues
 

AWARDS

2014 Vintage 96 pts Tim Atkin SA Wine Report
2014 Vintage 4 ½ stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2013 94 points Tim Atkin, 93 points Robert Parker, 4½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2012 93 points Tim Atkin, 4½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2011 93 points Tim Atkin SA Wine Report (June 2015), 92 points Robert Parker, 4½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2010 4½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide, Gold Medal Decanter (2014)
2009 Silver medal 2013 Syrah Du Monde France
2008 Gold Medal 2012 Syrah Du Monde and first place- best Shiraz in the world
2007 91 points Robert Parker, 5 stars Vic Harrington (Canada), 92 points Wine Pioneers, 4½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2006 Gold Medal Syrah Du Monde France, 4½ stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2005 5 stars Decanter Magazine, 3rd best Syrah Du Monde (France), 91+ points Wine Spectator & Wine Enthusiast, 5 stars Platter's SA Wine Guide
2004 5 stars Platter's SA Wine Guide, 90 points Wine Spectator
2003 91 points Wine Spectator, IWSC Gold Medal, Double Gold SA Veritas, Michaelangelo Red Wine of the year
 

PRODUCTION

Barrel Ageing 18 months in 90% new French oak barrels, 10% 2nd fill
Alcohol 14,29 % by volume
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/l
Total Acid 5.9 g/l
pH 3.46
 

FOOD PAIRING

Dijon & herb-crusted rack of Lamb served with a simple jus.

 

TASTING NOTE

Voluptuous aromas of ripe dark and red fruit combine with spicy notes on the bouquet. The palate shows an abundance of berry flavours, smooth, silky tannins and a bold finish.

 
750ml.
Made and bottled in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
  
Due to import restrictions alcohol is currently only delivered to select countries.
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