Winery HartenbergGravel Hill
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or mature and hard cheese.
The Gravel Hill of the Winery Hartenberg is in the top 30 of wines of South Africa and in the top 10 of wines of Stellenbosch.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Gravel Hill of Winery Hartenberg in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Gravel Hill
Pairings that work perfectly with Gravel Hill
Original food and wine pairings with Gravel Hill
The Gravel Hill of Winery Hartenberg matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of brazilian feijoada, sri lankan lamb rolls (mutton rolls) or mussels with curry.
Details and technical informations about Winery Hartenberg's Gravel Hill.
Discover the grape variety: Cariñena
Powerful, structured reds with a near-black inky color, firm tannins and a dense palate, offering intense aromas of ripe black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, plum), candied cherry, liquorice, spices, garrigue and balsamic notes. Fine cellaring potential, excelling in old vines on poor soils. Pillar of great Priorat DOQ, Montsant DO, Empordà DO reds and the signature of DO Cariñena (Aragón). Spanish name for carignan, a historic Mediterranean variety originating in Aragón.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gravel Hill from Winery Hartenberg are 2012, 2005, 2015, 2013 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Hartenberg
The Winery Hartenberg is one of of the world's greatest 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: Cupbearer
Person in charge of choosing and serving wines. Old term for the sommelier.
