On Hartenberg, winemaking comes first. For this reason, we do not entertain private functions like weddings, as this can interfere with our process.
Key Wines
Red:
Shiraz
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinotage
White:
Chardonnay
Weisser (Rhine) Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Soils
Clovelly:
(Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, White varietals)
Hutton:
(Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, White varietals)
Avalon:
(Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, White varietals)
Kroonstad:
(Shiraz, Pinotage)
Sterkspruit:
(Shiraz, Pinotage)
Pinedene:
(Shiraz, Pinotage)
Climate
Temperature (ave):
12 Deg C (Min)26 Deg C (Max)
Degree Days (ave):
3 000
Annual Rainfall:
600 mm
Cellar
Capacity:
540 000 Bottles / 405 000 Litres per Vintage
Commissioned in the late 1980's, our underground cellar plays gallery to twelve artworks by German coppersmith, Karl Heinz Wilhelm. They took two years to complete.
Two dams ensure availability of water if required.
Permanent micro and drip irrigation lines in drier shallower soils.
Moveable lines as and when needed.