Hartenberg Gravel Hill Syrah 2017 [TA 95]

Tim Atkin MW 95 points.

Since Carl's first vintage at Hartenberg in 1993 he realized the distinct difference in the

character and quality of a parcel of Syrah vineyard at the lower end of the Estate with

extraordinary characteristics.

All these elements make for a unique red wine, shouting sense of place, true to terroir.

TASTING NOTE:

The Gravel Hill 2017 is a wine that exudes sophistication and elegance from the very first sip.

On the nose, it reveals a complex bouquet of violets, perfumed notes, smoke, cassis, dark

berries, and forest floor, each aroma gracefully intertwining with the others. On the palate,

the Gravel Hill 2017 continues to impress with its savoury tone and meaty intensity. The

tannins are firm and assertive, indicating the wine's potential to age gracefully for decades

to come. This is a wine that demands attention and rewards contemplation, with each sip

revealing new layers of flavour and nuance.