The label displays the original doorkeep on the historic doors of the Hartenberg underground facility, where the wine is matured, prior to bottling. There is also a hidden/unspoken symbolism that the Doorkeeper Shiraz gatekeeps for the triumvirate of other Shiraz's in the Hartenberg portfolio.

Barrel Ageing: 12 months in older fill French Oak (225 li)

• Maturation: Up to 6 years from vintage

• Alcohol: 14.22% by volume

• Residual Sugar: 2.1 g/l

• Total Acid: 6.2 g/l

• pH: 3.42

Tasting Note
Beautiful cedary oak top notes on bouquet entry. Also aromas of cherry, dark chocolate and spice. The elegant palate is packed with berry fruits, more wood spice and fine dry tannins make for a long finish.