{"product_id":"donkiesbaai-steen-2025","title":"Donkiesbaai Steen 2025","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eDonkiesbaai forms part of the Jean Engelbrecht portfolio, with winemaking led by Duran Cornhill. Inspired by a long-standing family connection to the West Coast, the range focuses on wines that reflect place and food culture, while sourcing fruit from regions best suited to each varietal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eFor the Steen 2025, grapes come from certified old bush vines in Piekenierskloof, many over 35 years old. These high-altitude vineyards, rooted in sandy soils, produce naturally low yields and concentrated fruit. Warm days ensure ripeness, while cool evenings preserve acidity and aromatic lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eWinemaking is layered rather than heavy-handed, with multiple pick dates to build complexity. A combination of older oak, concrete, and lees ageing adds texture without overshadowing the fruit. The result is a Chenin Blanc that balances richness with precision - a hallmark of modern South African Steen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eBright straw with a pale golden tint, indicating both freshness and gentle texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eRipe orchard fruit leads - yellow apple, pineapple and quince - followed by citrus zest, chamomile and subtle hints of vanilla and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eMedium-bodied with a rounded, lightly creamy texture balanced by vibrant acidity. Layers of pineapple, dried apple and lemon curd unfold, supported by a gentle savoury edge and a touch of oak-derived spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eLong and dry, with lingering citrus, stone fruit and a faint almond-like note adding complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rust en Vrede","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45240804868275,"sku":"WW2502CB02","price":375.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/DonkiesbaaiSteen2025.jpg?v=1772198934","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/donkiesbaai-steen-2025","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}