The flagship Bordeaux red from Steenberg is created by blending only the best of each varietal: vinified and aged separately and then further aged once blended. It is bold yet suave, forthright yet subtle, assured and alluring. Made to be savoured Read more..
Area: Constantia
Country: South Africa
Varietal: 50% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 6% Petit Verdot
ABV:14%
Barrel aging: The wines underwent malolactic conversion in barrels after which they were racked and returned to barrels for 15 months. 83% 1st fill, 17% 2nd fill 225l French oak barrels. After this maturation period the wines were racked out of barrel, blended, then returned to barrel for a further 9 months, after which it was racked to tank and given a light fining and filtration and bottled end July 2020.
Style: Bold & fruity
Wine maker: Elunda Basson
Buy this wine because this new world Bordeaux blend will delight in its complexity. It displays volumes of basil and cedar, cassis and lavender blossom, cinnamon stick and dark chocolate. Layers of concentrated red and black fruit (raspberry, blackcurrant and black cherry) show on both the nose and the palate, accented with a full, smooth texture from the Cabernet Sauvignon component. Light herbal notes from the Merlot lend a refreshing finish, while the Malbec and Petit Verdot round out the blend, adding structure and depth. Dark fruit and spice, lifting acidity and an encompassing tannic finish
It pairs great with most red meat (particularly a garlic and rosemary stuffed roast lamb shoulder) or rich saucy dishes
The flagship Bordeaux red from Steenberg is created by blending only the best of each varietal: vin..
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