Hartenberg Wine Estate CWG Auction Amphora Merlot 2021
100% Merlot
Wine of Origin Stellenbosch
This Merlot stands as South Africa’s most scarce and expensive. It marks the second and only 100% terracotta clay amphora-aged red wine to feature on any CWG Auction, following the precedent set by the 2020 vintage. The wine spent 18 months maturing in a hand-made, 400-litre imported Italian clay amphora, imparting unique character and depth. Selected from Hartenberg’s very best site for the varietal, each bottle embodies the essence of excellence and distinction.
Tasting Notes: Vibrant black fruits entice the senses followed by subtle savoury undertones. With remarkable consistency, the weighty palate confirms the dense fruits while dry tannins and acidity add vitality.
Ready for drinking 4 to 20 years from vintage date.
Winemaker: Carl Schultz
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R
- Lowest: R
- Average: R
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 82
- Cases Auctioned: 50
Analysis
- Alc: 14.0 vol%
- RS: 1.7 g/l
- TA: 5.8 g/l
- pH: 3.50
