South African & International Fine Wine

Live Auction, 14 September 2019

Session One

Sold for

ZAR 7 397
Lot 146
  • Hartenberg; Gravel Hill Shiraz; 2006; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 500 - 8 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 7 397

About this Item

2006 Gravel Hill Shiraz
6 (1 x 6) 750ml

Previously only released through the CWG, the Gravel Hill Shiraz holds the record for the longest Guild 'accreditation'. Only 250 cases produced of the 2006.

Provenance

Wine Cellar

Critics Ratings

'Single vineyard. Gently sweet and dark-fruited aromas and some red cherry. Really fresh and fine but noticeable grain to the tannins. Moreish and mouthwatering. So youthful though there's a hint of something more meaty on the finish.' - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com (October 2012), 17.5/20

'If Stork is the boisterous young maiden, this is the chaperone. 06 mineral lines to piercing ethereal spice, serious but ordered, powerful length of flavour. All-new Fr oak 22 months.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2005, 4.5*

'This is showing well, with the extra bottle age lending a perfumy edge to the toasty spice, licorice, plum sauce and fig paste notes that have all melded together now. There's still plenty of stuffing, and though slightly roasted in feel the finish stays fresh enough, with ample graphite-fueled length. Syrah... 250 cases made.' - Wine Spectator (April 2012), 92/100

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