Strauss & co - 10 - 11 May 2020, Cape Town

19 Hartenberg Estate With a rich history that dates back to 1692, Hartenberg passed through the legendary families of Finlayson and Gilbey before the late Ken Mackenzie purchased the estate in 1987. Situated on the slopes of the Bottelary Hills, the terroir is renowned for fine quality and ageability. CWG member Carl Schultz has presided as the head-winemaker for over 25 years and has produced world class, powerful reds. The Mackenzie is a limited volume single-vineyard flagship blend. The selection on auction constitutes the best vintages of the decade following the turn of the century. 18 Hartenberg The Mackenzie 2009 – 2011 (3 bottle lot) A thrilling 3-bottle vertical with Platter’s 4.5 and 5 stars vintages, usually 85% Cabernet Sauvignon with dashes of Merlot and Petit Verdot. 2009 was ‘poised and balanced’, 5 Star 2011 showed ‘vibrant Immediacy’while the 2010 was ‘effortlessly elegant and polished’ according to Platters R3 000 - 3 500 19 Hartenberg The Mackenzie 2007 – 2009 (3 bottle lot) A thrilling 3-bottle vertical with Platter’s 4.5 and 5 stars vintages, usually 85% Cabernet Sauvignon with dashes of Merlot and Petit Verdot. Classically styled and for long-ageing, Platters states ‘Immensely pleasurable’ on the 2008 and ‘dazzling fruit purity’ on 2007. The benchmark vintage of 2009 was ‘poised and balanced’. R3 500 - 4 000 80 and 81 Hartenberg The Mackenzie 2005 (6 bottle lot) ‘Cabernet Sauvignon-led with dollop Merlot/dash Malbec honouring family regenerating the estate. 2005 a marvellous exercise in restraint, 100% new Fr oak moulds around concert of black berries, tobacco and leafy glens. Beautifully crafted.’ – Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2008, 5 stars R10 000 - 12 000 93 Hartenberg The Mackenzie 2003 (4 bottle lot) ‘ new 03 classically styled blend Cabernet (70%) and Merlot, named for family responsible for estate’s regeneration. Cassis, crystallised violets, mint-choc characters. Tightly structured with plenty of oak, well handled, harmonious. Will grow over 7-10 yrs. As with next only 450 cases.’ – Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2006, 4 stars R6 000 - 8 000