Steenberg Classic Merlot

The Steenberg 2022 Merlot is a quintessential cool-climate expression of the grape variety: elegant with soft dark fruit and characteristic notes of plum, liquorice, and mulberry with a lively edge This medium to full-bodied wine will stand up to rich dishes with strong Mediterranean flavours, such as braised and roast meats, tomato-based stews, mature cheese, and briny olives. This wine is drinking now but could age well for five to seven years after bottling.

Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week

South Africa

Glass Bottle

Recyclable

Vegan and Vegetarian friendly

Contains sulphites

Steenberg

Steenberg Road, Constantia Valley. 7945 Cape Town

South Africa

Seckford Agencies. Old Barn Farm. Harts Lane. Ardleigh. CO7 7QQ

Seckford Agencies. Old Barn Farm. Harts Lane. Ardleigh. CO7 7QQ

Merlot

2022

The nose offers cedarwood and lavender, while the broody and deep palate reveals raspberry preserve, umami and spicy clove. The velvety texture is enhanced by a refreshing acidity, while well-integrated, fine tannins add structure and a dry finish luring you back to the glass.

14.5

10.9

Steenberg

Elunda Basson

The grapes were harvested at a sugar level of 24-25°B. 15% of the juice was drawn off before crush / de-stemming to improve flavour and colour. The juice was fermented on the skins for 10 – 14 days, allowing the temperature in the tank to peak at 28°C. After malolactic conversion, the wine was transferred to a combination of 3rd fill and older 225l French oak barrels to mature for an average of 24 months. It then underwent a light fining before bottling in August 2024