Steenberg – an historical vineyard, stylish tasting rooms and restaurants with a boutique hotel and spa, and golf course.
Established as the one of the first farms in South Africa, Steenberg has made its mark as one of the finest wine producers in South Africa. My favourite twist – The first owner, in 1682, was a woman, Catharina Ustings Ras.
A little history of Steenberg Vineyards
Catharina Ustings Ras leased the farm from 1682 until the title deeds were bestowed on her in 1688. An immigrant widow of 22 from Lübeck Germany, this was an incredibly daring brave woman. Originally named Swaaneweide, probably after her roots in Germany, Catharina Ras sold the farm to Frederick Russouw in 1695, who planted the first vines. After his death, his widow Christina Diemer ran the farm; yet another woman at the helm of this frontier farm.
Steenberg at a glance
Wines of note
- Sauvignon Blanc – The Black Swan
- Merlot
- 1682 Chardonnay – Methode Cap Classique – sparkling
- Magna Carta – Wooded white blend
- 1682 Pinot Noir – Methode Cap Classique – sparkling
- Catharina – Flagship red blend
- Nebbiolo
- Semillon
- Lady R Methode Cap Classique – sparkling
Winemaker
Elunda Basson formerly of The House of JC le Roux
Reasons to visit
- Splendid views of Steenberg and Constantiaberg
- Tryn at Steenberg Restaurant – Fine contemporary style
- Bistro Sixteen82
- A range of Methode Cap Classique sparkling wines
- Steenberg Hotel and Spa
Best time to visit
All year destination. Early morning for photography and late afternoon has the softest Cape light, for relaxing wine tastings
What to do at Steenberg
Highlights on the estate
- Historic buildings
- Fine dining at Tryn at Steenberg restaurant
- Bistro style fare at Sixteen82
- Wine tasting of world renowned wines
- Steenberg Hotel and Spa
- Steenberg gold club
Things to do or see
- Wine tasting
- Photography
- Manor house
- Historic gardens
- Restaurants
For children
The estate does not specifically cater for children
Outdoors
- Golf
Side-tracks
- Historical buildings
- Art scattered around the gardens
Events
No annual public events
Contact
website: Steenbergfarm
email: Enquiries
tel: +27 (0)21-713-2211
Social Media
Facebook: Steenberg
Instagram: Steenberg
Twitter: Steenberg
Restaurants
Tryn at Steenberg
Contemporary menu with a touch of Asian and middle eastern flavours.
website: Tryn
email: Enquiries
tel: +27 (0)21 713 7178
Bistro 1682
Contemporary seasonal bistro fare.
website: Bistro Sixteen82
email: Enquiries
tel: +27 (0)21 713 2211
Wine tasting
Opening times: 10:00-18:00
More vineyards on the Constantia Wine Route
Constantia Wine Route and Cape Point Vineyards
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