Skemerlig Cabernet Sauvignon

Delicious served with deboned lamb shoulder with black olive and herb stuffing.

A 4th Generation Family Owned and managed wine business, beginning in the year 1946. The Steytler Family celebrated 75 years on the Bottelary Hills based property in Stellenbosch in 2021 and the hand over from 3rd to 4th generation in 2022. The portfolio focuses predominantly on the production of Chenin blanc and Pinotage, across 3 ranges, showcasing a different style of each of these varietals in each range.

From the only north-west facing slope on the estate, promoting a cooler micro-climate. Vines planted in 2001 on weathered granite soils.

Thereafter the wine is aged for 18 months in a mixture of 50% new, 25% second and 25% third fill barrels.

This Stellenbosch icon is hand-harvested and fermented until dry on skins after the must was inoculated with a cultured biodynamic yeast. The vineyards are on the only north-facing slope on the farm, thus promoting cooler ripening temperatures. The wine is pressed gently and stored in tank until after malo-lactic fermentation is complete.