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Steenberg

The oldest of the five wineries in the Constantia wine growing area at the southern tip of the South African Cape region. It was founded in 1682, even before Governor Simon van der Stel (1639-1712) built his manor house there three years later and began experimenting with viticulture. At that time the farm was called "Swaaneweide". It is situated only 20 minutes by car from Cape Town with a view to False Bay. The owner is Johnnies Industrial Corporation (Johnic). In 1990 a complete renovation of the vineyards, the manor house built in 1740 (since 1969 a national monument) and the cellar with today 1.200 barrique barrels took place. In addition, a 5-star luxury hotel and a restaurant were built in the old cellar, and an 18-hole golf course was created.

The farm covers 200 hectares, of which 70 hectares are planted with vines. The vineyards are situated in a north-south direction at an altitude of 60 to 160 metres above sea level. White wine varieties are cultivated to 60 percent, mainly Sauvignon Blanc, followed by Chardonnay, Sémillon and Muscat Frontignan(Muscat Blanc). The red wine varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Shiraz(Syrah), as well as the Italian Nebbiolo as a novelty. Top products are the Bordeaux blend "Catharina", a Sauvignon Blanc Reserve and a Merlot aged for 12 months in barrique. Almost 600,000 bottles of wine are produced annually.

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