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The onset of autumn brilliantly reflects the full
glory of the Constantia
Valley, with rich
reds and burnished yellows adorning vineyards and tree-lined sidewalks.
This is echoed across our breathtaking estate, with trees and vineyards
taking on a luminous orange hue in celebration of nature’s grand
transition. The combination of warm Cape
hospitality, delicious cuisine and the luxurious comfort of our
gracious hotel is irresistibly enhanced by a
selection of pampering hotel & spa packages.
There
is no better time than now to take some well deserved ‘time
out’ - we look forward to welcoming you to Steenberg!
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Staff
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WE INTRODUCE
OUR 'EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2009': PETER KAMBADZA
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Peter Kabadza and Gaby Gramm (General Manager)
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Peter Kambadza is the efficient Food
& Beverage Storekeeper at Steenberg, who, while quietly and
efficiently going about his daily duties, so impressed management,
that he was unanimously voted ‘Employee of the Year’
2009.
Originally from Zimbabwe, Peter
fulfills a key role at Steenberg, ensuring the smooth running of a
streamlined food & beverage operation. He joined Steenberg
early in 2009, and, in the short space of one year, this team player
has irrevocably endeared himself to his fellow colleagues and
management, with his likeable, friendly demeanor and no-nonsense
approach. His portfolio comprises receiving all deliveries,
managing the stock control, and assisting the accounting department
with invoicing.
With his efficient work ethic,
determination and positive approach, and the support of his
‘second family’ at Steenberg, we believe that attaining
his dream of becoming a successful business man is well within his
reach.
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Weddings
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Situated on a working wine farm in
the heart of Constantia, Steenberg Hotel with its immaculate
landscaped gardens and breathtaking views is a popular venue for
an intimate, sophisticated Cape winelands
wedding. Whether it is a wedding just for two, or a celebration
with family and friends, we will take care of every aspect of
your special day.
This includes the wedding ceremony
and the reception, which may be held in a selection of charming
venues, as well as your wedding night and honeymoon in your
choice of our luxuriously appointed hotel rooms and suites.
Contact our function co-ordinator for further details email: sally.rose@steenberghotel.com.
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Winery News
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TASTE
OF CAPE TOWN 2010
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The Steenberg Vineyards and Bistro
Sixteen82 team proved a magnetic presence among the 19
restaurants and numerous wineries invited to participate in this
year’s Taste of Cape Town Festival, held recently.
While the Bistro Sixteen82 stand
was a runaway success, attracting a constant flow of festival
goers eager to savour tastings of
Executive Chef Brad Ball’s delicious signature dishes, the
Steenberg Vineyards stand proved just as popular with guests clamouring for a tasting of some of its
wines.
By the end of the festival, staff manning the Bistro Sixteen82
stand had dished up in excess of 160 kilograms of fillet for the
succulent Beef Tataki,
comprising slivers of seared, chilled beef fillet with fresh
ginger, chilli, Tamari soya and lime,
and 100 kilograms of Soft Shell Crab, two of the signature
dishes served up especially for this gastronomic showcase of the
best food, wine and gourmet goodies the Cape has to offer.
Seen here is Alex Lekkas of Bistro
Sixteen82 who was decidedly ‘hot under the collar’
after slicing a small mountain of chillies
in preparation for high demand for Brad Ball’s popular Beef
Tataki – a favourite
on the Tapas menu.
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BISTRO
SIXTEEN82
Tel 021 713 2211
info@steenbrg.co.za
www.steenberg-vineyards.co.za
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AUTUMN
AT BISTRO SIXTEEN82
Executive
Chef Brad Ball has given us a ‘sneak peek’ into his
autumn menu, which is filled with delectable dishes sure to tempt
and stimulate your palate in the picture perfect setting of Bistro
Sixteen82. Available from 1 April onwards, these are best savoured during those last balmy days before
the winter chill sets in.
Diners will be spoiled for choice with mouth-watering dishes such
as Grilled Calves Liver with Lentils and sauce Bordelaise;
Bouillabaisse; Veal Chop with a Merlot Tarragon Jus; and Pear
Tarte Tatin
with Gorgonzola ice cream and pickled walnuts gracing the menu.
Bon Appetit!
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STEENBERG
CELLAR DOOR SPECIAL (APRIL 2010)
Our
special offer for April is the Steenberg Shiraz 2007, which has
been priced at just R96 a bottle (usual price is R120), making it
an attractive option to open during a special occasion or simply
to sip in front of a roaring log fire, with that special someone
in your life ...
Full
bodied and deep garnet in colour with hints of green peppercorn,
coriander, fennel and vanilla on the nose, the Steenberg Shiraz
2007 has firm structure and good balance between acid, tannins
and fruit on the palate, with a soft velvet finish.
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Whats On
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Catharina's legendary Jazz Lunch
Buffet is the ideal indulgence for the whole family, with the
sounds of live jazz music providing a relaxed, feel-good ambience.
Escape to the lush Constantia
Valley for a
Sunday afternoon filled with good food, fine wine, magical music
and great conversation in the breathtaking setting of the Steenberg
Estate.
Playing this month:
April 11th: George Werner
April 18th: Eddy Kirkwood
April 25th: George Werner
R195 per person and 50% discount for children under 12.
Pre-booking at Catharina’s is
essential.
Bookings at 021 713 2222.
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Spa
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THE
SPA AT STEENBERG: APRIL SPECIAL
‘Sportz Special’
Deep Tissue Back and Leg Massage
Plus Complimentary Steam Treatment
(75 mins/R350)
Booking is essential. Valid for the month of April.
Tel 021 713 2222 or email steenberg@ginkgospa.com
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Participating in a sport or exercise
of any sort is good for mind, body and soul. However every
conscientious sportsman and woman will agree that the continued,
strenuous activity can lead to muscle tension, knotted muscles
– or worse, dreaded cramping. This month’s Sportz Special has been especially designed
to alleviate muscle stiffness and strain while providing a
revitalizing spa experience that will leave you feeling
thoroughly and deliciously relaxed.
Your journey begins with a 30 minute revitalizing steam bath,
replenishing your skin’s moisture and leaving you feeling
deliciously hydrated, while easing the strain caused by your
daily or weekly workout. Then succumb to a Deep Tissue Back and
Leg Massage, expertly applied by our competent spa therapists who
will focus on the muscle groups of your back and legs that are
especially prone to deep-seated tension and repetitive strain. Aromatherapeutic Lilian
Terry Sportz Muscle oil, a natural
product that has been expertly designed to alleviate muscle
stiffness and strain, will be applied to enhance your experience.
With no artificial fragrance or colouring
agents, the LT Sportz Muscle oil
penetrates deeply into your skin, aiding the massage therapy,
while strengthening the skin’s natural defenses and
regulating its moisture levels. You will leave feeling ready to
take on the world again!
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OVERNIGHT
HOTEL & SPA PACKAGES
Combine
your pampering at the award-winning Ginkgo Spa at Steenberg with an
overnight stay at the luxurious Steenberg Hotel, framed by glorious
vineyards and the Steenberg
Mountains, with the Constantia Valley beyond.
2 Night ‘Recapture Your Wellbeing’ Stay-Over Package
Valid from 1 April to 30 September 2010
(excluding World Cup Dates: 10 June to 12 July 2010)
R4080 per person sharing per 2 night package
Enjoy an indulgent getaway which includes 2 nights’
accommodation in a Standard Luxury Room at the gracious Steenberg
Hotel, a delicious full English breakfast daily, and a 3-course
dinner at our acclaimed fine-dining restaurant, Catharina’s. Pampering
experiences include your choice of a Steam or Hot spa bath, a
Ginkgo Hot Stone Massage on the day of arrival, a Babor Classic Facial, and a Deluxe Manicure and
Pedicure on day two, with a delicious, healthy Spa Lunch.
Or extend your stay to 3 nights at
R5660 per person sharing per 3 night package, that includes a Full
Body Wrap too, as well as one more dinner at Catharina’s.
Gingko Spa facilities include a
steam room and four spacious treatment rooms comprising of two
dedicated massage treatment rooms, one multi-purpose treatment room
with a single rain shower and jet bath, as well as one twin
treatment room ideal for couples, also comprising of two plinths,
double shower and a jet bath.
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Social
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Steenberg
Vineyards celebrated the recent release of its flagship wines with a
food and wine matching held at the new Bistro Sixteen82,
simultaneously taking the experience into the home of everyman across
the country via the popular social network tool, Twitter.
The
idea was to share this unique food and wine experience with a wider
audience of home entertainers, wine connoisseurs and gourmands who
love food and wine. Participants could simulate the culinary
experience in their own homes, in ‘real time’, by
purchasing a ‘Steenberg Flagship Celebration Pack’ from
the winery in advance, with all the necessary components. This
allowed people to prepare in advance, and, guided by live twitter
feeds from Steenberg Vineyards wine maker JD Pretorius, and Executive
Chef Brad Ball, who hosted the food and wine pairing event, could
share valuable insights into the making of each wine. This, while
expertly pairing each wine with one of four dishes selected from the
delectable Tapas menu of Bistro Sixteen82.
Seen relishing the delicious marriage of fine wine and gourmet
cuisine at the Flagship Celebration at Bistro Sixteen82 were:
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Mike Froud, Jeanri-tine van Zyl
and John Loubser (Steenberg Vineyards Cellar Master
and General Manager)
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Lida van Heerden (Steenberg Vineyards Tasting Room
Manager) and Brad Ball (Executive Chef, Bistro Sixteen82)
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Mike Bampfield-Duggan with
Anetha Homan (Steenberg Vineyards Sales and Marketing Manager)
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JD Pretorius (Steenberg Winemaker)
and Jaap-Henk Koelewijn
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Fiona MacDonald and Carol Roux
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Steenberg Estate
• 10802 Steenberg Estate • Tokai Road • Tokai •
Cape Town • South Africa • 7945
Tel: +27 (0)21 713 2222 • Fax: +27 (0)21 713 2251 • info@steenberghotel.com • www.steenberghotel.com
World Travel Awards 2007 - Middle East
and Africa’s Leading Wine Estate
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