One day, long, long ago – the first vine was planted at Hartenberg Estate, and the gods smiled upon this piece of land which was to become one of the showpieces of the Stellenbosch Wine Route.

Are you an ABCD-er? Anything But Chardonnay Darling? You wouldn’t be alone – there are plenty of wine drinkers who get to Sauvignon Blanc and never make it any further in fear of the dreaded oak.