Winery HartenbergAlchemy Red Blend
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Malbec and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Alchemy Red Blend from the Winery Hartenberg
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alchemy Red Blend of Winery Hartenberg in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Alchemy Red Blend of Winery Hartenberg in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Alchemy Red Blend
Pairings that work perfectly with Alchemy Red Blend
Original food and wine pairings with Alchemy Red Blend
The Alchemy Red Blend of Winery Hartenberg matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of quick beef bourguignon, grandma melanie's cassoulet or blood duck (tour d'argent).
Details and technical informations about Winery Hartenberg's Alchemy Red Blend.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Alchemy Red Blend from Winery Hartenberg are 2017, 2015, 2016, 2014 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Hartenberg
The Winery Hartenberg is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 48 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Floral
Said of a wine whose aromas are reminiscent of flowers.
