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Sterhuis gets its name from when early visitors mistook the farmhouse light (high on a hill) for Venus, the evening star. We're not sure what they'd been drinking, but we doubt it was as good as this wine, made by Johan Kruger. His Sterhuis Chardonnay is exemplary and his Sauvignon Blanc rated one of the best around.
When it comes to the ageing of these you'd probably think of the Chardonnay first, but the Sauvignon Blanc ages extraordinarily well. It has a strong mineral character that together with the acidity keeps it in good form. Some of the fresh tropical flavours are lost but in their place come richer, rounder fruits that give it more depth. We drank some 2005 last week and have several older vintages in the cellar, going back to 2003. There are just a few bottles of each, so ask the manager on your next visit to see what's available.
Brendon’s thoughts;
It's great fun getting stuck into something older, and these Sterhuis wines are no exception. The 2005 is still fresh and clean, but with enhanced richness of flavour. A real beauty!
Jean’s thoughts:
We have been stocking and ageing white wines since we opened Caveau and this Sauvignon Blanc is proof of how South African whites can age well. It is fruity and the acidity is still there - a fantastic wine.
Vintages going back to 2003 at different prices - please enquire.
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