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Go to the shopThe supplied details describe Hartenberg Wine Estate The Megan 2021 as a Stellenbosch red made from 79% Grenache, 11% Shiraz and 10% Mourvèdre. It is an intriguing Rhône-style combination: Grenache takes the lead, while the two smaller components complete the blend. The estate places The Megan among its signature wines, although its current listing is for the 2020 vintage. A vintage-specific technical sheet for 2021 would be needed before describing its vineyard selection or cellar treatment with confidence.
The wine takes its name from Megan Mackenzie, whose connection to the estate reaches back to its purchase by Ken Mackenzie. Hartenberg traces vineyard cultivation on the property to 1692 and records Ken’s purchase in 1987. Today the estate describes a farming approach that includes cover crops and managed grazing. Behind this named wine lies a personal story as well as a long history in Stellenbosch.
Set a place at the table, bring out a generous dish and let the conversation linger. This is a bottle to approach with curiosity—especially until its 2021 vintage details can be confirmed.
TASTING NOTES
Without a tasting note verified for the 2021 vintage, its precise aromas and texture should not be assumed. The supplied blend is led by Grenache, with smaller portions of Shiraz and Mourvèdre. That combination invites an exploration of fruit, spice and savoury character, but the balance in this particular bottle remains to be confirmed by tasting.
FOOD PAIRING
Try slow-roasted lamb with rosemary for a savoury match, grilled aubergine with smoked paprika for a softer contrast, or a mushroom and lentil pie for a hearty meat-free pairing.
Varietal Composition: Grenache 79%, Shiraz 11% Mouvèdre 10%
| Bottle Size: | 75 0ml |
| Alcohol: | 14,0 % |
| Acidity: | 5,7 g/l |
| pH: | 3,36 |
| RS: | 2,8 g/l |
Estate: Hartenberg Wine Estate