Welcome to Hartenberg's brand new newsletter, which will now be waiting for you bimonthly in your email inbox.
In this newsletter you'll be getting all the latest information both from on the farm and the wine judging tables, ensuring that you're the first to know of any new wines, news or events. You'll also be receiving special offers from our cellar, exclusive to "The Good Stuff" subscribers.
Remember, this is your newsletter, so please let us know if there's anything you'd like to see in it - your comments and opinions are always welcome. Also, be sure to include email addresses of any friends you think would like to receive it.
We hope you enjoy it. Cheers!
Hartenberg Shiraz up The past few months have seen Hartenberg's Shirazes win some highly prestigious awards, securing their reputation as SA's best:
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2007 Harvest report This year's harvest was the second smallest in twenty years. Dry conditions after winter meant that berries were smaller this year than most, leading to very good colour and concentration on the red wines and great flavours on the white. Strong winds during flowering in late spring also caused fewer, and smaller, bunches and berry sets.
Grapes ripened with significantly lower sugar levels this year, and
consequently lower alcohol. Grape acid levels were the best in five
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How The Stork got its name
It's the early 1940's and the world is at war. A young man joins the RAF as a spitfire pilot and, because of his long skinny legs, earns the nickname "Stork". Forty years later, and now a lover of wine (Shiraz in particular) he buys a wine farm, and sets it on course to become one of South Africa's top ten. In honour of Ken Mackenzie, we named our multi-award winning flagship Shiraz, The Stork.
If you've visited our estate, you'll know that a large portion of it is pristine wetland. However, because of the inaccessibility of this habitat, you may not know that it plays host to dozens of creatures (like rare frogs) and birds such as the furtive African Sedge Warbler.
Well now you have the opportunity to find them for yourself. We've just completed work on a 2 km wetland trail, so you can explore it for yourself. We'll even pack you a picnic rucksack (and some wine) so you can stop and relax along the way.
Call us (or click here) to tell us you're coming, and remember to let us know if you want a packed picnic. Oh, and don’t forget your binoculars.
"You are very welcome"
As of September 2007, Sonette Rabe has been at Hartenberg for twenty years! She is a much-loved member of our cellar staff, and almost every piece of correspondence we’ve received from countless visitors to our tasting room, speaks of her amazing knowledge of wine and the farm, and also of her personal touch.
If you haven't yet experienced one of Sonette’s tours, you're missing out on something special!
Here's to you, Sonette, and thanks for everything you do!
See what all the fuss is about:
Click here to arrange a cellar tour with Sonette.
Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00 (lunch 12:00 - 14:30)
Saturday: 09:00 - 15:00 (lunch 12:00 - 14:00)
Please be advised that in December & January we'll open 7 days a week (Sunday same times as Saturday)
Closed: Christmas day, New Years day and Good Friday.
To celebrate the launch of our new newsletter, we’re offering our e-subscribers only the
chance to buy our super premium wine in a special gift pack box for the unbeatable price of R600.
This box includes the following: 1 bottle The Eleanor Chardonnay 2004 (Gold medal winner @
Chardonnay-du-Monde in France), The Stork 2004 (PLATTER 5 STARS) and The Mackenzie Cabernet
Sauvignon Merlot 2003 (Gold Medal @ International Wine & Spirits Competition in London).
And we’ll deliver to any major centre in SA absolutely free of charge!
Click here to order.
Phone 021 8652541
Email Us: info@hartenbergestate.com
Visit our website: www.hartenbergestate.com
