[E] Steenberg Vineyards, South Africa, John Loubser
*Come on a wine & food tour with BKWine!* --- Interview with John Loubser, general manager at the Steenberg Vineyards Winery in Constantia on the Cape peninsula in South Africa.
Steenberg means Stone Mountain. The reason is obvious when you come here: you are surrounded by stones and mountains, granite stone mountain. This soil gives fantastic sauvignon blanc wines with lots of minerality. They also have sandy soil, loam and other terroir, but all originates from the granite. Steenberg is a very old farm that dates back to 1682. It was actually the first winemaking farm in the Constantia Valley
The strength and what makes Steenberg Vineyards Winery famous are the sauvignon blancs. The climate is cool which is ideal for these wines. Steenberg makes four different sauvignon blanc wines: an entry level wine, one called Rattle Snake, a Reserve and then the normal sauvignon blanc. The difference is primarily the origin of the grapes, so the selection. But it is also how they vinify it: stainless steel or oak aging, fermentation temperature etc. (Klein Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc, Private Cellar SB, HMS Rattlesnake SB, Steenberg SB, and Steenberg SB Reserve -- maybe they have extended their range since)
Sauvignon blanc from Steenberg is different both from new world wines from eg. Australia and New Zeeland and from French style sauvignon blanc. Steenberg from South Africa is in between those two styles not as overwhelmingly aromatic as the NZ style and not quite as steely and lean as the wines from France.
Steenberg also makes red wines: they are primarily famous for their merlots. They have a small planting of nebbiolo that gave the first harvest in 1997. Steenberg was the first to ever plant nebbiolo in South Africa. They have a flagship wine, top of the range prestige cuvee called Catharina, after the founder of the Steenberg winery. It is a blend of five varieties: cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, shiraz and the nebbiolo -- a very unique blend. But they don't do pinotage at all. Their full range includes seven different red wines.
So is there a specific house style for Steenberg? It is a cool area where Steenberg is in Constantia, so all wines are cool climate wines. The white wines are more austere and more structured. The reds are not fat and bold but more structured too. They are elegant wines that generally go very well with food.
Steenberg also does sparkling wine: the Method Cap Classique (what must not be called Champagne style...). Today they make 16 000 bottles, all bottle fermented and riddled by hand. It has lots of purity.
At the Steenberg winery they also have an excellent restaurant called Bistro 1682 where you can enjoy their wines together with food.
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Steenberg Vineyards
Steenberg Vineyards is the oldest farm in the historic and picturesque Constantia Valley. With our vineyards clinging to the East facing slopes of Steenberg Mountain, part of the Table Mountain range, and cooling South Easterly winds blowing straight off Atlantic Ocean, our vineyards flourish in this maritime climate. Steenberg is known for producing exquisite Sauvignon Blanc's, with Semillon and elegant, old-world style red wines to complete the portfolio.
Our boutique hotel, set in the vineyards, fine-dining restaurant, and world-class golf course makes for a superb end destination.
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Catharina's at Steenberg Wine Estate - Constantia
Following hot on the heels of its popular 'Meat Free Mondays' Catharina's, the Restaurant at Steenberg, is introducing a 'Free Range Fridays' gourmet dining option as part of its new winter menu. The brainchild of innovative Executive Chef Garth Almazan, the à la Carte 'Free Range Fridays' lunch and dinner menus will use organic and free range produce to produce a tasty selection of hearty organ meat dishes and old time favourite winter desserts.
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STEENBERG: Established in 1682 by the legendary 'Widow Ras', Steenberg is the oldest farm in the Constantia Valley. Situated 20 minutes from the centre of Cape Town, it boasts a gracious boutique hotel with state-of-the-art conference facility, a luxury spa, and the famed Catharina's restaurant (American Express Platinum Fine Dining Award 2008 and Diners Club Winelist Diamond Awards 2008/2009). Steenberg Hotel provides deluxe accommodation comprising 21 rooms and 3 Heritage Suites set amongst the vineyards, and was recently voted among the Top Ten Luxury Hotels in Africa by the internationally esteemed TripAdvisor travel website. Other facilities include an 18-hole championship golf course, two swimming pools and a hairdressing salon. The winery, Steenberg Vineyards, is recognized as one of the top white wine cellars in the country, and features a popular new cellar door restaurant, Bistro Sixteen82.
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Visiting Steenberg was a white wine adventure of note!!! Their Sav Blanc and Semillon tasted like nectar from the white grape gods. So, what did they do? They went and combined the best of the best white on their farm and made a Sav Blanc and Semillon blend. AAAHHHH. That was our gem!!!
Another great thing about Steenberg is their view of the mountains and the garden sculptures scattered all over the place.
Although we selected the white blend as our gem, we encourage you to try out their bubbly (not shown in the video, left for you to go make your own mind up).
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Everything ripens at its time. Journey with Steenberg Vineyards through the seasons and experience what activities typically take place in the cellar and vineyard.
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Steenberg Winery is definitely worth a visit. You can taste 5 wines for free and the surrounding is just beautiful. Have a look at this video and you will have a short introduction of what you can expect there.
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A quick look at Steenberg's new application for Blackberry, iPhone and Android, for both smartphone and tablets
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Steenberg Wine Farm
Recently, Patrycja who heads up the #TravelChatSA invited me on a networking day at the Steenberg Wine Farm with a fabulous group of bloggers. After arriving a few minutes late at the Steenberg tasting room, I joined the group of bloggers in the exclusive tasting room for cheese and wine pairing, followed by a cellar tour. After indulging in cheese, bread and wine, we learnt how to sabrage a bottle of bubbly. Thereafter, we sat down and enjoyed a three course meal together at Bistro Sixteen82.
What an amazing experience!
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Steenberg Estate includes an 18-hole championship golf course, winery, five star hotel, restaurants plus secure residential living.
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Situated on the oldest registered farm in the Cape, Steenberg Hotel boasts astonishing natural surroundings of the Constantia Valley and Table Valley Mountain Range - all despite being just a 20 minute drive from Cape Town’s bustling city centre. With a vineyard and wine tasting rooms, a highly-laded 18-hole golf course, a luxury spa and the finest food courtesy of two onsite eateries, Steenburg Hotel offers a range of leisure activities. Accommodation at Steenberg hotel ranges from luxury rooms to exclusive heritage suites, all boasting unrivalled views and sophisticated décor.
WINE.CO.ZA | Steenberg Vineyards on Sauvignon Blanc - September 2012
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