Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.78%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Merlot47%
Cabernet Sauvignon35%
Malbec12%
Petit Verdot6%
Drinking Window 7 to 10 years after bottling
Region Constantia
Soil Clovelly, Decomposed granite
Grapes Picked Feb / March 2022
Vine Age 7-20 years
Fermentation Vessels Tank, Oak Barrel
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Second Fill Oak26%
Third Fill Oak14%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L French oak barrels
Bottling Date December 2024
Fining Agents light fining
Production Details Our flagship red wine, Steenberg Catharina, is blended from only the best barrels from each vintage. All blend components received the same vinification prior to blending. On average the grapes were harvested at a sugar level of 25°B. First crushed de-stemmed, 15% juice drawn off, fermented on skins for 2 weeks with the temperature maxed at 28 degrees and gentle pump-overs occurred twice per day. The wines then underwent malolactic conversion in tank after which they were racked to barrels for 24 months. 60% 1st fill, 26% 2nd fill and 14% 3rd/4th fill 225L French oak barrels. After this maturation period the wines were racked out of barrel, blended, given a light fining and filtration and bottled in December 2024.
Tasting Notes
blackberry, plum, cassis, lavender blossom, vanilla stick, dark chocolate, raspberry, blackcurrant, black cherry, herbal notes, dark fruit, spice
Food Pairing red meat, garlic and rosemary stuffed roast lamb shoulder, rich saucy dishes
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Constantia Valley, 7945, Cape Town, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 207 8800
Email
Owner
Graham Beck
Cellarmaster
Elunda Basson