UK acclaim, global accolades, and 25 years of Cap Classique excellence reinforce Constantia estate\u2019s position as one of South Africa\u2019s most consistent producers. Steenberg Vineyards Raises the Bar for South African Elegance.<\/p>\n
London, 15 September 2025 \u2013 South Africa\u2019s oldest registered wine farm, Steenberg Vineyards, is making waves on the global stage in 2025, earning widespread praise for its precision winemaking, cool-climate elegance, and terroir-led style.<\/p>\n
At the recent London Wine Competition, Steenberg\u2019s standout wines impressed an international panel of judges with their balance, character, and market appeal. The estate\u2019s flagship Lady R Cap Classique 2019, named after the farm\u2019s trailblazing 17th-century founder Catharina Ras, stood out for its finesse and ageability, while the Black Swan Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Merlot earned strong scores across packaging, price point and quality.<\/p>\n
These accolades coincide with a refreshed packaging and flagship label evolution that elevates the estate\u2019s premium tier with clean lines, tactile detail, and a minimalist design language. The new labels echo the quiet confidence of Steenberg\u2019s winemaking and reflect its place at the forefront of South Africa\u2019s fine wine landscape, rooted in heritage, driven by precision, and crafted for modern collectors.<\/p>\n
This is also a milestone year for the estate, as 2025 marks 25 years of crafting M\u00e9thode Cap Classique at Steenberg. This journey began in 2000 and continues to define the estate\u2019s pursuit of timeless refinement in every bottle.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe focus on purity of expression, in both the vineyard and the cellar,\u201d says Elunda Basson, Steenberg\u2019s Cellar Master and one of South Africa\u2019s foremost Cap Classique specialists. \u201cEvery wine we make is designed to reflect the integrity of our terroir: the ancient Table Mountain granite soils, our ocean-cooled vineyards, and the distinct identity of Constantia as a region.\u201d<\/p>\n
Further endorsement came with the release of the 2025 Tim Atkin MW South Africa Report, a globally respected benchmark for quality. All six Steenberg wines reviewed by Tim Atkin MW scored 91 points or higher, including:<\/p>\n
Lady R Cap Classique 2019 \u2013 94 pts
\nThe Black Swan Sauvignon Blanc 2024 \u2013 92 pts
\nBarrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (wooded) \u2013 92 pts
\nMerlot 2022 \u2013 92 pts
\nSemillon 2023 \u2013 91 pts
\nNebbiolo 2024 \u2013 91 pts<\/p>\n
Tim Atkin MW, a globally renowned Master of Wine and leading voice in the international wine world, praised the stylistic clarity and confidence emerging from Constantia and other key regions. His annual South Africa Report is widely considered the gold standard for fine wine appraisal from the region.<\/p>\n
These results follow Steenberg\u2019s Overall Winner title at the 2025 Amorim Cap Classique Challenge, where Lady R Cap Classique 2019 was awarded Best in Show, outshining 152 entries across all categories. The award, judged by a panel led by Cape Wine Master Heidi Duminy, is South Africa\u2019s most prestigious platform for bottle-fermented sparkling wine.<\/p>\n
From UK shelves to global ratings, Steenberg\u2019s consistent quality continues to earn recognition from critics, judges, and collectors alike. But for Basson, the reward is simpler: \u201cIt\u2019s about allowing nature to speak. When our wines are elegant, balanced, and true to place \u2013 that\u2019s success.\u201d<\/p>\n
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