Steenberg (A 17)

Name: Steenberg

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Steenberg Estate is the oldest farm in the Cape Peninsula. The land was originally granted to a young widow, Catharina Ras, in 1682, by Simon van der Stel, and wines were first produced in 1695.

Today, some 300 years later, this prime wine farm has been re-established under the aegis of Jonnies Industrial Corporation (Johnnic).

Since 1990, some 68 ha have been planted, comprising of a number of cultivars including its flagship cultivar Sauvignon Blanc as well as Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz and Nebbiolo.

The state-of-the-art cellar, completed in 1996, has the capacity to produce around 70,000 cases, The cellar also boasts a viniteque, where bottled wines can be kept under ideal conditions until ready to be enjoyed.

Steenberg wines have been awarded many international and local accolades for their outstanding quality. Amongst the latest is the gold award for the 1999 Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc (Reserve) at the 1999 Michaelangelo International Wine Awards ceremony, and the 1998 Steenberg Merlot was awarded as the best Merlot entered a the 2000 International Wine & Spirit competition in London.

The Steenberg farmstead including the manor house and the other buildings have been declared a national monument. The main gable, a 'holbol' outlined by heavy mouldings in a small keystone, is the only surviving example of it's type in the Cape Peninsula.

In addition to being a premier wine estate, Steenberg has been developed to include a 18-hole championship golf course. The individual holes mirror the environmental diversity of the area providing a varied and unique character to the course.


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The luxurious Steenberg Hotel is situated on the Cape’s oldest farm and nestles in the tranquil Constantia Valley, offering sweeping views over the False Bay. The legendary elegance and traditions of the 17th century blend harmoniously with the most refined luxuries and conveniences of our modern age.

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