Hartenberg "The Mackenzie" 2017 [TA 95]

Tim Atkin MW 95 points.

In honour of the Mackenzie family that headed the development

of the new era at the Estate.

Their vision remains simple: To do whatever it takes to produce

wines of outstanding quality by anybody's standards.

93% Cabernet Sauvignon

4% Cabernet Franc

3% Merlot

TASTING NOTES:

Vibrant red fruit aromatics on the nose with touches of

tobacco and cassis. A note of forest floor lifts from the glass.

The palate is elegant, plush and velvety all at once with

flavours of plums and cherries underpinned by an earthy

tone. Drink now or age – The Mackenzie 2017 falls right on

the cusp of drinkability and promises to deliver even more

with ageing.