Every bottle tells a story, and every sip is an adventure. Beyond the aesthetics, wax seals serve a vital purpose – ensuring that each drop of our precious wines reaches you in perfect condition. While a cork may sometimes fail, especially with poor-quality ones, wax seals act as a protective barrier for the wine. Wax seals have been used since the Middle Ages to prevent wine spoilage from the exposure to oxygen and harmful bacteria.
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At Harry Hartman, we entrust the waxing process of our wines to the capable hands of the Cape Town Wine (CTWH) From the outside, the CTWH, appears to be fairly unassuming, but as you walk in, you are greeted with a friendly smile of staff in a bustling warehouse filled with wines from across the Cape. Rein, the Warehouse Production Manager, runs a very tight ship to oversee the well-oiled operation of the waxing process of our new Myst Pinot Noir 2023.
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To some, wine waxing may appear to be complicated, but we found out that it is fairly simple. The wax machine at CTWH, standing just over a meter tall, efficiently dips bottles into a vat of shellac wax, ensuring a wax seal of 40 mm in length for uniformity amongst all our bottles. As the bottles emerge, they take a spin, allowing the wax to drip and dry. Once the bottles have been removed from the machine, they are then hand-stamped, with the Harry Hartman logo, on top. The entire process takes no more than 30 seconds, a crucial factor when dealing with over 3500 bottles.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Rein and the CTWH team for their impeccable service. Each bottle, once waxed and stamped with the Harry Hartman logo, reflects the dedication and precision that goes into creating a product worth savouring.
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Cheers to the art of wine waxing and the protection it brings to every sip of our Myst 2023!
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