Hat Trick

Volume: 750ml
Vintage: TBC

£25.50

Member Price: £20.40

RUGBY COLLECTION · HAT TRICK · SCHALK BURGER

Hat Trick brings together the character of Welbedacht with the boldness and personality associated with one of South Africa's great sporting families. Rich, generous and full of character, it is a wine made for sharing, for good food and for the kind of occasions when conversation inevitably turns to sport, great performances and memorable victories. With Schalk Burger's sporting heritage at its heart, it is a natural addition to the collection.

Three reasons to open it: great wine, great sport and a great story.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep ruby red, with rich colour and impressive concentration.
Nose: Opulent and expressive, with ripe red and dark berry fruit, violet and lavender, alongside subtle spice and savoury complexity.
Palate: Full-bodied and richly textured, with succulent berry and cassis fruit, dark chocolate and liquorice, supported by polished tannins and a savoury mineral core.
Finish: Long and lingering, with dark fruit, sweet spice, liquorice and a beautifully savoury character.

Perfect For

Suggested Dishes: Perfect with barbecued or char sui pork, smoked meats and rich, savoury dishes where the wine's fruit and spice can really shine.
Suggested Occasions: A generous, characterful red for relaxed dinners, weekend gatherings and occasions that call for something with a little more substance.
Suggested Sporting Occasions: Made for a big rugby weekend, a post-match braai or raising a glass after a hard-fought hat trick of your own.

Details

Style: Cape Blend
Country: South Africa
Region: Wellington
Appellation: Western Cape
Producer: Schalk Burger & Sons
Vineyard: Welbedacht Wine Estate
Grape Variety: Pinotage, Grenache & Merlot
Closure: Cork
Serving Temp: 16–18°C
Decanting Advice: Not essential; decanting can help a mature or young vintage open up
Cellaring Potential: TBC
Oak/Cask Ageing: TBC

Awards & Medals

Decanter World Wine Awards Trophy – Best South African Red Blend, Hat Trick 2006 South African Wine Index – 96+ Club

“A proper crowd-pleaser — rich, generous and full of character. We opened it for a rugby dinner and it was exactly the sort of bottle everyone wanted another glass of.” - Jaz TG

Expert: Greg Sherwood MW Score: 92/100 Vintage: 2012 Review: Greg Sherwood MW awarded the Hat Trick 2012 92/100, praising its plush, sweet red-fruited depth, sappy bramble and black fruit character, exotic notes and long, musk-laden finish.