Stellenzicht Cellar Masters Release Shiraz, Stellenbosch

Description

Stellenzicht Cellar Masters Release Shiraz is made from a small selection of barrels carefully chosen by the Stellenzicht cellar master. Over the years, Stellenzicht has received numerous accolades and awards for its wines. They have gained recognition both domestically and internationally, solidifying their reputation as a top producer in the South African wine industry.

The origins of Stellenzicht can be traced back to 1692  when it was part of a larger property granted to its first owner Barendt Hendrikse. The farm was bought by international banker and financier Hans-Joachim Schreiber in 1981. The winery was eventually sold to the co-owner of Ernie Els Wines, Baron Hans von Staff-Reitzenstein, who has been majority shareholder in Ernie Els wines since 2015.

The Stellenzicht winemaker from 1998 to 2017 was Guy Webber ascribed their success to the farm’s superb terroir, situated in what is locally referred to as the Wineland’s Golden Triangle, but his skill as a winemaker certainly played a significant role. The Golden Triangle is a tract of land flanked by the Helderberg and Stellenbosch Mountain, between Stellenbosch and the False Bay Coast. The terroir here is extremely well suited to the cultivation of the highest quality wine grapes. Today there are three ranges of wines, the Thunderstone, Varietal and Acheulean and the winemaker is L’Ré Hughes.

Stellenzicht Cellar Masters Release Shiraz is 100% Shiraz is sourced from vineyard planted between 1989 and 1991 which have a west and north-west aspect and are composed of decomposed granite and Table Mountain sandstone soils.

In addition to its commitment to winemaking excellence, Stellenzicht also places importance on sustainable practices. The estate employs environmentally friendly farming methods and strives to minimize its impact on the surrounding ecosystem.