Hartenberg’s 2023 The Eleanor Chardonnay is one of those Cape whites that makes a very persuasive case for serious Stellenbosch Chardonnay
and toffee with time in the glass
lift and a softer red-fruited glow
making it ideal for everything from a pristine G&T to a classic Martini or a refreshing Southside
known for producing some of Australia’s most precise and terroir-driven Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays
2023 Sauternes, Château Violet, 375ml old vines Hartenberg’s 2023 The Eleanor ChardonnayGolden Mist Chteau Violets 2023 Sauternes is a classic golden Bordeaux sweet wine, rich with candied fruit but lifted by the freshness that makes great Sauternes so much more than simple sweetness. The nose is generous and inviting, with apricot, peach, candied citrus, honey, roasted hazelnut, vanilla and a little marmalade glow. On the palate, it is luscious but balanced, with ripe stone fruit, lemon curd, orange peel and toasted nut depth carried by