Steenberg Catharina 2019
South Africa, Constantia
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Premium
LF
Lindsay Fernandez (attending)
Marketing Director, Steenberg Vineyards
EB
Elunda Basson (attending)
Winemaker, Steenberg Vineyards
Description
The 2019 Catharina is bold yet suave, forthright yet subtle, assured and alluring. It displays volumes of pinecone and cherry, cassis and lavender blossom, cinnamon stick and dark chocolate. Layers of concentrated red and black fruit (raspberry, blackcurrant and black cherry) show on both the nose and the palate, accented with a full, supple texture from the Cabernet Sauvignon component. Light herbal notes from the Merlot lend a refreshing finish, while the Malbec rounds out the blend, adding structure and depth.
Awards
4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Certifications
GMO free
IPW
Alcohol
14.6%
Analytical data
dry
1.9 g/l residual sugar
5.9 g/l acidity
3.63 pH
Aromas
Aroma intensity: moderate
Fruit: moderate
Floral: restrained
Spice: restrained
Wood: restrained
Taste
Body: full
Tannins: soft
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
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