The Steenberg Merlot 2022 expresses the elegance of a cool-climate Merlot, with soft dark fruit, plum, liquorice, and mulberry notes lifted by lively acidity. Aromas of cedarwood and lavender lead to a rich palate of raspberry preserve, clove, and subtle umami. Velvety tannins and a balanced, dry finish provide structure and depth. Medium to full-bodied, it pairs beautifully with braised meats, tomato-based stews, mature cheeses, and briny olives. Enjoy now or cellar for 5–7 years.
Grapes were carefully cropped and harvested at 24–25°B, with 15% free-run juice set aside for enhanced color and flavor. Fermented on skins for 10–14 days at up to 28°C, the wine underwent malolactic conversion before aging 24 months in 3rd-fill and older 225L French oak barrels. Lightly fined, it was bottled in August 2024, resulting in a structured, elegant Merlot with depth and finesse.
Winemaker: Elunda Basson
Winemaker: Elunda Basson
Steenberg holds the distinction of being the oldest farm in the picturesque Constantia Valley, which is generally considered to be South Africa’s premier wine growing region. With its cool, sea-facing slopes and majestic granite ridges, this vineyard has developed a worldwide reputation for producing excellent Cape wines. The estate boasts a state of the art modern winery, producing some of the country’s finest award-winning wines.
