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
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Producer Information
Website
Address
PO Box 12756, Die Boord, 7613, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 865 2541
Email
Owner
Mackenzie Family (since 1987)
Cellarmaster
Reynie Oosthuizen