2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window up to 25 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Kroonstad-concentrated red (ferrous) gravel stone known as koffie-klip
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Second Fill Oak70%
Oak Types French
Production Details 18 months in 30% new French Oak barrels, balance in 2nd fill.
Tasting Notes
Nose: warm spice, bright plum, forest floor, perfumed botanicals
Palate: silky entry, fine tannins, savoury spices, cumin, nutmeg, plum, blackcurrant
Food Pairing fillet of kudu with a red wine jus, rare roast sirloin, wild mushroom risotto
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 95
Tim Atkin MW95
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window up to 20 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Kroonstad-concentrated red (ferrous) gravel stone known as koffie-klip
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details 18 months in 50% new French Oak barrels, 50% in 2nd fill (225li).
Tasting Notes
Nose: underbrush, dried herbs, savoury spices, cinnamon, black pepper, red fruits, berries, coriander, smoke
Palate: red berries, warm spice, earthy, savoury notes, firm tannins
Food Pairing fillet of kudu with a red wine jus, rare roast sirloin, wild mushroom risotto
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 95
Tim Atkin MW95
DecanterGold medal
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Drinking Window up to 25 years from vintage
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Kroonstad-concentrated red (ferrous) gravel stone known as koffie-klip
Oak Aging 19 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak60%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details 19 months in 40% new French Oak barrels, 60% in 2nd fill (225li).
Tasting Notes
Nose: violets, rosemary, cinnamon, white pepper
Palate: blackberry, smoky notes, warm spice, fine-grained tannins
Food Pairing fillet of kudu with a red wine jus, rare roast sirloin, wild mushroom risotto
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 96
Tim Atkin MW96
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Kroonstad-concentrated red (ferrous) gravel stone known as koffie-klip
Oak Aging 19 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Second Fill Oak60%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details 19 months in 40% new French Oak barrels, 60% in 2nd fill (225li).
Tasting Notes
Nose: violets, perfumed notes, smoke, cassis, dark berries, forest floor
Palate: savoury tone, meaty intensity, firm tannins
Food Pairing fillet of kudu with a red wine jus, rare roast sirloin, wild mushroom risotto
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 95
Tim Atkin MW95
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.58%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.431
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Concentrated red (ferrous) gravel stone known as koffie-klip
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak50%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details 18 months in 50% new French Oak barrels, 50% in 2nd fill (225li).
Tasting Notes
Nose: umami, Karoo shrub, wood spice, violets, perfumed notes
Palate: black fruits, red fruits, fine-grained tannins
Food Pairing fillet of kudu with a red wine jus, rare roast sirloin, wild mushroom risotto
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 95
Tim Atkin MW95
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.42%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Concentrated red (ferrous) gravel stone known as koffie-klip
Oak Aging 19 months
Oak Details 90% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak90%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details Since Carl's first vintage at Hartenberg in 1993 he realized the distinct difference in the character and quality of a parcel of Shiraz vineyard at the lower end of the Estate. These vines produce very few bunches per vine of quality grapes with extraordinary characteristics. All these elements make for a unique red wine, the Gravel Hill Syrah.
Tasting Notes
Nose: umami, Karoo shrub, wood spice, violets, perfumed notes
Palate: black fruits, red fruits, fine-grained tannins
Food Pairing fillet of kudu with a red wine jus, rare roast sirloin, wild mushroom risotto
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 96
Tim Atkin MW96
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.77%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Concentrated red (ferrous) gravel stone known as koffie-klip
Oak Aging 21 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Production Details Since Carl's first vintage at Hartenberg in 1993 he realized the distinct difference in the character and quality of a parcel of Shiraz vineyard at the lower end of the Estate. These vines produce very few bunches per vine of quality grapes with extraordinary characteristics. All these elements make for a unique red wine, the Gravel Hill Shiraz.
Tasting Notes
Nose: spice, plums, violets
Palate: cherry, fruit pastilles, ripe plums, savoury flavours, fine-grained tannins
Food Pairing fillet of kudu with a red wine jus, rare roast sirloin, wild mushroom risotto
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin MW: 95
Tim Atkin MW95
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.31%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Concentrated red (ferrous) gravel stone known as koffie-klip
Oak Aging 21 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Tasting Notes
Nose: cherry, ripe plum, spice
Palate: spice, olive tapenade, tobacco notes, lingering savoury finish
Food Pairing fillet of kudu with a red wine jus, rare roast sirloin, wild mushroom risotto
Critics Ratings Syrah du Monde: Gold medal
Syrah du MondeGold medal
Shop prices
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Producer Information
Website
Address
PO Box 12756, Die Boord, 7613, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 865 2541
Owner
Mackenzie Family (since 1987)
Cellarmaster
Reynie Oosthuizen