Enjoy the elegant and vegan-friendly Steenberg Classic Merlot 2022, a South African wine that pairs beautifully with rich Mediterranean dishes.
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Product InformationThe 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
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Package type | Glass Bottle |
| Recycling information | Recyclable |
| Other Information | Vegan and Vegetarian friendly |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Brand | Steenberg |
| Agent | Seckford Agencies. Old Barn Farm. Harts Lane. Ardleigh. CO7 7QQ |
| Grape variety | Merlot |
| Current vintage | 2022 |
| Tasting notes | 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. |
| Alcohol by volume | 14.5 |
| Units | 10.9 |
| Producer | Steenberg |
| Winemaker | Elunda Basson |
| Vinification details | 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 |
