Steenberg Nebbiolo 2014 & Archie Maclean's Parmesan gratinated beef sirloin

Wednesday, 19 April, 2017
Michael Olivier ‏Communications
I have written about the Steenberg Nebbiolo before and recently had the opportunity to talk about it on a Radio Today, Gauteng, broadcast.

It reminded me how this grape of Italian nobility is firmly rooted in the Steenberg terroir. And it is this terroir that makes the Steenberg Nebbiolo 2014. The soils, the climate and the art of the winemaker.

Made from 90% of grapes from an older Nebbiolo vineyard planted in 1994, and the balance from a younger block, the 2014 vintage is an elegant expression of this classic Italian variety. While the earthy tones resonate with the Piedmont landscape, famous for its truffles and porcini, fynbos herbaceousness, floral rose note and great fruit define its sense of place on the Steenberg foothills.

It looks like
Bottled in a Burgundy shaped bottle with the elegant calligraphied Steenberg label. IN the glass, a just translucent gem bright cherry red.

It smells like
Aromas of rose, fynbos herb and red and black berries and cherries.

It tastes like
On entry, it has that deliciously tart, berry and cherry flavour. The palate is full with the acidity and the tannins well interwoven, and sufficient to make sure that this wine, like its Italian cousins will age well. “Decanting this wine promises to bring it to life even more,” says cellarmaster JD Pretorius who believes the evolution of the wine over the next decade will be a fascinating journey.

It’s good with
This of us lucky enough to be close to Steenberg, have the pleasure of eating Executive Chef Archie Maclean of Catharina’s Restaurant on the estate. Archie’s recommendation as a dish to go with the Nebbiolo is a Parmesan gratinated beef sirloin, artichoke hearts, mushroom, caper, basil pesto, guacamole, pickled aubergine.

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JD Pretorius, Steenberg Winemaker
JD Pretorius, Steenberg Winemaker

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