Groenland Premium Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 — Platter’s 4.5★ (90 pts)
The Cab that puts Groenland on the map. Platter’s gave it 4.5 stars and 90 points — black berry fruit, cassis and cedar with proper structure from 75% new oak. Built to age but brilliant right now.
The Story
Groenland has been in the Steenkamp family since the 1930s — four generations of farming the same Bottelary Hills slopes outside Stellenbosch. The late Kosie Steenkamp spent 45 years building the estate’s reputation, and his son Piet now runs the show as fourth-generation winemaker. With 150 hectares and 80% of it under red varieties, this is a red wine estate at heart — and the awards back it up.
The vineyards sit on elevated, south-west-facing slopes in the Bottelary Hills — one of Stellenbosch’s most prized red wine pockets. Clay-rich granite and Malmesbury shale soils give the reds their depth and structure, while cool afternoon breezes from False Bay keep the acidity in check. It’s the kind of terroir that serious wine people get excited about.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep, dark ruby
- Nose: Blackcurrant, cassis, cedar and dark chocolate
- Palate: Full-bodied with concentrated black berry fruit, fine-grained tannins and a backbone of French oak. 75% new oak for 12 months gives it power without heaviness
- Finish: Long and structured with lingering cassis and cedar
How It’s Made
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the estate’s best red wine blocks. Hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, then matured for 12 months in 75% new French oak barrels. The oak program here is serious — it adds structure and complexity that lets this wine age for years.
Food Pairings
Perfect with a thick-cut fillet, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, venison loin, or aged cheddar. A showstopper for a special-occasion braai.
Awards & Ratings
- Platter’s Wine Guide: 4.5 Stars (90 pts) — “Sophisticated & appealing black berried fruit with velvety tannins”
- Vivino Community Rating: 4.0/5
Cellaring: Drink now – 2035
The Bottom Line
This is the wine that made Groenland’s name in Cab Sauv country. Exclusively available at Vinty.
