With a rich history that dates back to 1692, Hartenberg has passed through the legendary families of Finlayson and Gilbey until 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. Previously only released through the CWG, the Gravel Hill Shiraz holds the record for the longest Guild ‘accreditation’. This is a rare opportunity to own a double vertical set of vintages 2005 through 2010 of this highly acclaimed wine.Lot 205 - All the proceeds from this sale will be donated to the Strauss / SASA Sommelier Protege Program. The South African Sommelier Association (SASA) is a non-profit members organisation that aims to provide training and mentorship to guarantee the continuous development of professional service standards of the highest level. The funds raised will assist with the launch of a sommelier protege program in 2020. This initiative will identify individuals with the potential to become professional sommeliers and place them at top restaurants to train under senior SASA members as well as offering bursaries for certified SASA Sommelier qualifications.
