Hartenberg The Stork Shiraz 2015
By Christian Eedes, 9 August 2019
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Big bird.
Matured for 18 months in French oak, of which 90% was new, The Stork Shiraz 2015 from Hartenberg in Stellenbosch is not what you might call “hipster”.
On the nose, some smoky reduction to go with attractive oak-derived notes plus black and blue fruit as well as pepper. The palate, meanwhile, is sweet, rich and smooth textured (alcohol: 14.29%). The extraordinary fruit density will impress some while the lack of refreshment value will vex others. Wine Cellar price: R750 a bottle.
Editor’s rating: 91/100.
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