Description
Steenberg Semillon 2025 is a textured Constantia white that combines ripe stone fruit, floral detail, and a broad, waxy palate with lively acidity. Fermentation and maturation in larger French oak barrels give the wine depth and shape while allowing the fruit and natural freshness of Semillon to remain clearly defined.
The nose opens with dried apricot, orange blossom, nectarine, cinnamon, and golden apple. On the palate, ripe stone fruit is layered with custard and vanilla pod, building into a broad, textured mid-palate with a refined waxy richness. Bright acidity keeps the wine balanced, while lingering citrus spice carries through the finish. It would pair especially well with roast chicken, grilled fish, creamy seafood dishes, or richer vegetable preparations.
This is a structured Semillon that is already expressive but should continue to gain depth and complexity over the next several years.
The nose opens with dried apricot, orange blossom, nectarine, cinnamon, and golden apple. On the palate, ripe stone fruit is layered with custard and vanilla pod, building into a broad, textured mid-palate with a refined waxy richness. Bright acidity keeps the wine balanced, while lingering citrus spice carries through the finish. It would pair especially well with roast chicken, grilled fish, creamy seafood dishes, or richer vegetable preparations.
This is a structured Semillon that is already expressive but should continue to gain depth and complexity over the next several years.
In the cellar
The Semillon was harvested at approximately 24° Balling before being gently crushed and fermented in large French oak barrels. The wine remained on its gross lees for three months, then continued aging for a total of 10 months in a combination of new, second-fill, and older 500L to 600L French oak barrels. Light fining was used before bottling to preserve texture and clarity.
Winemaker: Elunda Basson
Winemaker: Elunda Basson
About the Winery
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.
