SteenbergMerlot 2017

Product code: 12066
£17.75 inc VAT
£106.50 / case of 6
South Africa
Red Wine from
Western Cape, South Africa
Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Western Cape
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Constantia
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Steenberg
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Elunda Basson
Grape
Grape: Merlot
Grape: 100% Merlot
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Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Western Cape
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Constantia
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Steenberg
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Elunda Basson
Grape
Grape: Merlot
Grape: 100% Merlot

Product Notes

Hailing from the ever-evocative landscape of South Africa, Steenberg Merlot is a captivating embodiment of the region's vibrant winemaking culture. It features a ruby hue with a rich, multilayered bouquet of dark chocolate, dried fig, and ripe black plums. On the palate, it presents a harmonious balance of juicy dark fruit, sweetly-spiced cassis and delicate oak undertones. This charismatic wine is characterised by its plush, velvety tannins and smooth finish. The Steenberg Merlot boasts excellent ageing potential, making it a desirable choice for any connoisseur. It is, indeed, an exquisite fusion of elegance, intensity, and complexity.

Tasting Notes

Elegant with soft red fruit and characteristic notes of vanilla, cedar and clove with a lively edge. The nose offers red cherry and redcurrant, while the palate reveals sour cherry, coffee and spicy clove. The velvety texture is enhanced by refreshing acidity, while well-integrated tannins add structure. This fuller-bodied wine will stand up to rich dishes with strong Mediterranean flavours, such as braised and roast meats, tomato-based stews, mature cheeses and briny olives. Will bottle age well for five to seven years after bottling.

About the Winery

Steenberg

Steenberg Vineyards stand as the oldest registered farm in the picturesque Cape Peninsula. Founded in 1682, the wine estate is steeped in rich history and the spirit of its bold founder, Catharina Ras. Known for her fierce determination and pioneering spirit, Catharina’s legacy can be tasted in every drop of Steenberg wine.

Nestled below the astounding mountains of Tokai, the vineyard is known for producing a selection of captivating wines. The cool ocean breezes that sweep the peninsula lend the wines their unique character, providing delicate flavours and a distinct minerality. Steenberg wines are renowned both locally and internationally for their exceptional quality and elegance.

Perhaps the most distinctively South African of their wines is the Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc. This staple product of Steenberg has vivacious notes of fresh tropical fruits over an undertone of mineral complexity. It's perfect for drinking on a summer afternoon with a plate of fresh seafood.

The winery isn't simply a repository of great wines; it is also known for its commitment to sustainability. Steenberg’s environmental stewardship programme ensures that wine production harmonises with the natural ecosystem as much as possible, as well as aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the wine production process. This responsive cognisance to the Earth that gives them their bountiful crop rewards us with fantastic wines that soothe the palate and the conscience alike.

But the delights of Steenberg don’t end at the vineyard. Alongside the wine tasting room, the estate houses two world-class restaurants, a luxury boutique hotel and a championship golf course.

Steenberg Vineyards truly embodies the essence of the Western Cape. It offers a cornucopia of experiences to indulge in, from sipping sublime wines to playing a round on an elegant golf course in the shadow of the grandeur of the Cape mountains. Steenberg offers a taste of the high-life, and it’s an experience that shouldn't be missed.

https://www.steenbergfarm.com

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