South African & International Fine Wine
Live Auction, 14 September 2019
Session One
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About this Item
Later to become Hartenberg in 1979. The early 70s was a very successful era, with 1970, ‘72 and ‘74 all being excellent vintages. The 1970s saw the rise of the wine estate, including the likes of Welgemeed, Meerlust, Kanonkop, Delheim, Overgaauw, Meerendal, Rustenberg, Uitkyk, Vergenoegd, which all produced solid wines. Bordeaux blends appeared along with Shiraz at the end of the decade.
Later to become Hartenberg in 1979. The early 70s was a very successful era, with 1970, ‘72 and ‘74 all being excellent vintages. 1974 is however one of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon vintages to date.
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'On tasting the 1974 recently we were super impressed with the dark fruit still on the those, leading to a palate with typical rich textured ’74 tannins. The wine is remarkably fresh, satisfying and again highlights why this was such an extraordinary vintage.’ – James Pietersen (tasted July 2019)