{"product_id":"hartenberg-gravel-hill-afrique-du-sud","title":"Hartenberg - Gravel Hill - 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocated on the cool slopes of the Bottelary Hills, in the heart of South Africa's Stellenbosch region, Hartenberg's Gravel Hill vineyard sits on iron-rich gravel and clay soils. Facing mainly southeast, the vines benefit from sea breezes from False Bay which temper the summer heat and extend the ripening period. This unique terroir, combining moderate altitude, natural drainage, and a strong presence of pebbles, promotes remarkable aromatic concentration and a precise expression of the Syrah character specific to this historic plot of the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGravel Hill grapes are hand-picked, carefully sorted, then destemmed before cold pre-fermentation maceration. Fermentation takes place in open-top fermenters, with regular pump-overs and punch-downs to extract color and tannins in a measured way. After devatting and gentle pressing, the wine is transferred to oak barrels, mostly French, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation and then a long aging on fine lees, before final blending and bottling at the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eplum\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eblack cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhanced by spicy touches of \u003cstrong\u003eblack pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eclove\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as woody nuances of \u003cstrong\u003ecedar\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e. More wild accents of \u003cstrong\u003esmoked meat\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eblack olive\u003c\/strong\u003e complete the bouquet. On the palate, the texture is full and structured, supported by fine but firm tannins, well-integrated fresh acidity, and a long, flavorful, slightly spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin du Monde","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":57717639774556,"sku":null,"price":1976.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":false},{"title":"Set of 2 bottles (75cl)","offer_id":57717639807324,"sku":null,"price":3951.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/Hartenberg-Gravel-Hill-Shiraz-zoom.jpg?v=1779544552","url":"https:\/\/www.lebaroudeurduvin.com\/en-cz\/products\/hartenberg-gravel-hill-south-africa","provider":"Le Baroudeur du Vin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}