Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $31.03Original ZAR 510.00≈ €27.61 · £23.33 | www.beauconstantia.com ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.11%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.11 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Viognier
Syrah98%
Viognier2%
Region Constantia
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 21 days
Lees Aging 18 months
Oak Details 54% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak54%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barriques
Production Details The 2022 STELLA was crafted with unwavering intent: to honour and preserve the identity of the site that bore its fruit. Nestled on the lower-lying slopes, a small parcel where Syrah and Viognier grow intertwined provided the source. Bunches were hand-picked with precision—Viognier golden and slightly raisined from extended hang-time, exuding a honeyed richness, and Syrah showing its signature spice. Carefully bunch-sorted in the vineyard and again in the cellar, the fruit made its way into two small cuves for co-fermentation. 37% of the mix comprised whole clusters, selected from a particularly stressed parcel of vines bearing perfectly lignified stems, while the remaining 63% was whole berry—about 15% still a vibrant, youthful red; the rest, a deep, classic Syrah blue. Following a 7-day cold soak, fermentation began naturally. The grapes remained in contact with their skins and stems for a total of 21 days, nurtured gently through the process. As the cap began to fall and daily punchdowns became unnecessary, the wine was pressed and transferred to 225L French oak barriques—54% of them new, the rest between five and six years old. STELLA was left undisturbed—never racked—and matured gracefully on its lees for 18 months. STELLA 2022 opens with a sense of restraint—nostalgic notes of raspberry jelly being stirred in a warm kitchen. But soon, it evolves into a boldly expressive Syrah, redolent of smoked meat, sun-dried herbs, and wild fynbos. The palate reveals layers of mulberry compote, black fig, and ripe blackberry, threaded with cracked black pepper, cinnamon bark, and a hint of citrus rind. Tannins are fine and rooibos-like—structured, velvety, and clearing. The finish? Bright, concentrated, and long—a burst of dark fruit, citrus oil, and electric acidity that leaves you craving another sip.
Tasting Notes
Nose: raspberry jelly, smoked meat, sun-dried herbs, wild fynbos
Palate: mulberry compote, black fig, ripe blackberry, cracked black pepper, cinnamon bark, citrus rind, fine tannins, bright acidity
Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.11 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah, Viognier
Syrah98%
Viognier2%
Region Constantia
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 6 days
Lees Aging 18 months
Oak Details 38% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak38%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L barriques
Production Details The 2021 STELLA is made with the absolute intention to preserve the site that grew the fruit. The bunches were hand-picked from a small parcel of our lower lying slopes where Syrah and Viognier grow side by side. Picked with the spicy Syrah, the Viognier is golden and slightly raisined by the extended hang-time, almost honey-like. They were bunch-sorted in the block and again in the cellar as they made their way to the tank 37% whole bunch for co-fermentation, which started naturally after a 7-day cold-soak. Grapes then remained on their skins and stems for 6 days post fermentation. They were then pressed to 225L French oak barriques of which 38% were new and the remainder 5 to 6 years old. STELLA was allowed to mature on the lees for 18 months prior to bottling, never racked. On the nose, some youthful cherry-cola and underripe plum grows into smoky, figgy and intense raspberry aromas, with subtle wood spices, undertones of cured meat and fynbos. On the palate: Grippy tannins and a refreshing acidity. Enjoy with simple Ostrich Carpaccio covered in all kinds of Umami - try truffle, pecorino, honey or/and Dijon mustard with good quality, local, Olive oil.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cherry-cola, underripe plum, smoky, figgy, intense raspberry, wood spices, cured meat, fynbos
Palate: grippy tannins, refreshing acidity
Food Pairing Ostrich Carpaccio, truffle, pecorino, honey, Dijon mustard
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2222406 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
1043 Constantia Main Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 794 8632
Owner
Du Preez family
Cellarmaster
Megan van der Merwe