Winery SteenbergReserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or goat cheese.
Taste structure of the Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Steenberg
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Steenberg in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Steenberg in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of earth, vegetal or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc
The Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Steenberg matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of lobster in court-bouillon, quiche without eggs or chicken and courgette pie.
Details and technical informations about Winery Steenberg's Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Seinoir
Simple, light, fruity reds with a pale ruby colour, silky tannins and an airy palate with moderate acidity. Understated aromas of red fruits. Discrete rustic profile. Nearly extinct, preserved in INRAE varietal collections for its heritage value; it reflects the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of the French vineyard and is among the heritage varieties under study. A rare French black grape, once grown in the centre-east.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Steenberg are 2017, 2019, 0, 2018
Informations about the Winery Steenberg
The Winery Steenberg is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 40 wines for sale in the of Constantia to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Constantia
Historic cradle of South African wine (Simon van der Stel 1685) on the southern tip of the Cape peninsula: signature emblematic Vin de Constance — mythical sweet wine from Muscat de Frontignan resurrected in 1986 by Klein Constantia, honeyed and opulent with candied fruits, apricot, candied citrus and raisins, balanced by fresh acidity. Also taut Sauvignon Blanc as king white, Chardonnay and reds on Atlantic slopes. Ultra-cool maritime climate, heritage prestige.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Slim
A thin wine, lacking flesh and body.
