Debut of Cellarmaster Elunda Basson's 1st Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc

As South African's we love a good Sauvignon Blanc, & soon you'll be able to fill your glasses with Cellarmaster - Elunda Basson's very first Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc, in a new style, that expresses its timeless elegance with a new refined look. 

Elunda joined Steenberg back in June 2019, & has since then set her sights on securing Steenberg's place a producer of Top Tier Sauvignon Blanc. "With the 2020 vintage, I am finally able to share my 1st Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc sporting a brand new elegant look." says Elunda. The Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2020 & the Steenberg Rattlesnake Sauvignon Blanc 2019 are the 1st to make their debut with the new labels. Still giving prominence to the iconic Steenberg swan whilst reflecting quality, elegance & esteem. The new packaging will be extended further into the range later in the year. 

Steenberg has always been synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc that offers great complexity and individual expressions of the farm's unique place in the Constantia Valley.

The Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Embracing beautiful qualities of a Constantia Sauvignon Blanc with a bouquet of Cape gooseberries, nettles, capsicum & white blossoms. A cool-climate wine, that lends itself to soft yet lively entry & giving it an enduring length. On the palate; citrus zest & elderflower, with a distinctive lingering minerality. 

At a recommended selling price of R145.00 - ready to drink now & for another year or 2. Serve it with fresh summer salads or seafood. 

The Steenberg Rattlesnake Sauvignon Blanc 2019

A textured & multi-layered, lightly wooded wine with a rich & alluring mouthfeel, thanks to the fermentation of some of the wine in French Oak & Concrete Egg-shaped vessels. Cape gooseberries & fresh asparagus on the nose, accompanied by hints of capsicum and lime. An elegant & creamy wine with a hint of acidity, finishing off with that distinctive lingering minerality.

A recommended selling price of R170.00 - ready to drink now & I'd even stock up and keep a few bottles for 3-4 more years. Serve this with fresh seafood or a creamy pasta.  Both wines are slightly more on the pricey side of the list, but most definitely worth it.

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and on the 1st Day of Christmas...

The oldest registered farm in Cape Town is Steenberg Vineyards, established back in 1682, produce a range of much loved wines through a process that is considerate of the environment & dedicated winemaking.

The farm boasts not only with incredible wines, but with a 5-star hotel too. The Steenberg Hotel, with 24 rooms that encapsulate the essence of what understated luxury entails. The hotel was recently restored & has been declared a National Monument & in my opinion is where the elegance of the 17th Century & the comfort and convenience of modern day have merged & blended as well as their wines.

Home to some of South Africa's finest award winning wines. But my favourite has to be the Steenberg 1682 Chardonnay MCC. The 1682 Brut is pale lemony in colour & has aromas of fresh granny smith apples, peach & overtones of freshly baked biscuits. Upon pouring there is a delicate mousse which exudes it's freshness. A creamy, yet fresh mouth feel. Definitely a a drink for any occasion, remaining crisp & refreshing on the palate without lacking any fullness.

I just love being Santa! Thanks to Steenberg Wines, I have a Steenberg 1682 Chardonnay MCC Magnum 1.5l & 6 Bohemia Crystal Champagne flutes to give away to a lucky reader this Christmas.

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