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September is nature’s way of saying ‘let the party begin’,
with fields of wild flowers blossoming, along with a fresh
perspective and the promise of delightful new beginnings.
For many of us the warmer weather signifies an end to our
winter hibernation and a time to embark on new-found
adventures. Cape Town offers many secret corners to explore,
and a visit to our gracious estate with its intimate
boutique hotel and working wine farm affords a breathtaking
new outlook on the Mother City.
Why not shrug off those cobwebs and luxuriate in a ‘spring
getaway’ at Steenberg, where you may revel in our 5-star
accommodation while savouring fine cuisine at Catharina’s
Restaurant with a glass (or two) of our award-winning
Steenberg wines. Or simply recline on your own private patio
in a picturesque garden setting, surrounded by the splendour
of the vineyards, and the valley beyond. You will leave with
a spring in your step and a song in your heart. |
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STEENBERG HOTEL JOINS THE BLOGOSPHERE
We have launched our very own Steenberg Hotel
blog to enable us to engage with you, to create
conversation and to develop relationships with
our many longstanding guests. Catch up on our
latest news and happenings at
http://www.steenberghotel.com/blog/
We look forward to entering into discussion with
you and, hopefully, learning a little more about
what makes a visit to our hotel such a special
experience for you. |
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Catharinas |
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WINTER WARMERS AT CATHARINA’S
(Valid until end September)
This month offers the final opportunity
to indulge in Chef Garth Almazan’s
legendary ‘Winter Warmers’, which are
ever a popular, value-for-money choice
during the cooler months. Head off to
our corner of the Constantia Valley for
a gourmet affair to remember. Bookings
are best secured well in advance.
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A GOURMET AFFAIR TO REMEMBER ...
With a choice of a 2-course set menu lunch at
R135, 3-course lunch at R175, and a 3-course
dinner at R195, patrons indulging in one of
Catharina’s Winter Warmer menu options are
spoiled for choice. Starters include deliciously
satisfying soups such as the popular Cream of
Sweet Corn Soup with Prawn spring roll and basil
oil; while main courses include Char grilled
Chalmar Beef Sirloin with Wild Mushroom Phyllo
Tart, roast garlic and white truffle gratin
potato, sauté baby spinach, shemeji mushrooms,
slow baked rosa tomatoes and Thyme-flavoured
beef jus. Then end your gourmet journey on a
decadent note with Amarula Crème Brulee with
Pistachio and Chocolate biscotti, topped with
fresh strawberries. Catharina’s hearty Winter
Warmers all include a complimentary glass of
Klein Steenberg red or white wine.
Bookings are essential.
Tel 021 713-2222
www.steenberghotel.com |
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CATHARINA’S GEARS UP FOR A FESTIVE FEAST
Chef Garth Almazan is renowned for creating
sumptuous festive season fare at Catharina’s
that is fit for royalty. Word has it that he is
already putting the finishing touches to this
year’s Christmas and New Year menus, and we will
soon be sharing a sneak preview of this with
you. Watch this space, and do secure your
reservations well in advance! |
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Golf
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THE 2ND HOLE AT STEENBERG
We continue our ‘golfers’ journey’ in this
newsletter to take you on a virtual tour of the
‘green’, at Steenberg Golf Estate. In August we
introduced you to the 1st hole, and in September
we move on to the 2nd hole at the Steenberg Golf
Club.
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COME STAY AND PLAY AT STEENBERG
The Steenberg Golf Academy Package offers avid
golfers a taste of golfing heaven with a 4-night
luxury escape that offers excellent value, and 3
professional golf lessons on the course during
your stay.
Steenberg Golf Academy Package
Best enjoyed with a partner, this golf getaway
offers hours of dedicated golf tuition by
Steenberg’s highly qualified and experienced PGA
teaching professionals, to help you ‘up’ your
game. With the option of a 9 hole playing lesson
for more advanced players, the Steenberg Golf
Academy Package is a golf getaway designed to
take your game to the next level.
Included is luxury accommodation for 4 nights, a
delicious English Breakfast each morning, a 2
course lunch at Catharina’s each day, and
a 3
hour golf lesson per person, every day for 3
days, with light refreshments included. Add to
this complimentary Driving Range balls, and a
certificate of completion to take home, and you
may just believe you have been transported to
golfing heaven. Take time out to explore the
surrounding Constantia Valley, and we will
provide complimentary transfers to restaurants
and shops within a 5km radius.
From R7 220 per person sharing for the 4 night
package (valid until 30 September 2010).
Thereafter a rate of R9 985 per person sharing,
from 1 October to 31 March 2011. (Excluding
December 2010 – 5 January 2011)
Note to Golfers: This Golf Academy Package
focuses on the full swing and on the short game.
We will analyze all aspects of your game and
provide the changes needed to take your game to
the next level. The Short game includes
chipping, pitching, lobbing and sand play.
Bookings at 021 713 2233 or
functions@steenberggolfclub.co.za. |
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CECILE BRÖCKER, RESTAURANT MANAGER, CATHARINA’S
Cecile Bröcker is the very efficient, friendly
Restaurant Manager at Catharina’s, who oversees
the front of house team while ensuring that
guests are impeccably taken care of. Her
charming approach and warm demeanour is an asset
to the Catharina’s team.
Cecile Bröcker is the first ‘port of call’ for
guests arriving at Catharina’s. Her inimitable
welcome radiates a sunny disposition,
underscored by a reassuring competency that
promises a five-star dining experience.
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At just 27 years of age, she has accrued much
valuable experience since officially launching
her restaurant management career at the Upstairs
Asian Fusion restaurant in Westlake in 2006.
Excited at the prospect of working at the famed
Catharina’s Restaurant, she joined the team here
a few months later in May 2006 as Floor Manager,
rapidly moving on to becoming Assistant
Restaurant Manager, and in 2007 was promoted to
Restaurant Manager.
A farm girl at heart, Cecile was born in Paarl
in the Western Cape, although her family moved
to a farm in Philippi when she was just a
toddler. She spent her teenage years at the Groot Constantia wine estate in Constantia,
where her father worked as resident
Viticulturist. She attributes her love for the
restaurant industry to her teenage years where
she spent her spare time helping in the kitchens
of neighbourhood restaurants close to home.
Today one of her great loves still is exploring
new restaurants and visiting ‘old favourites’ to
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Whats On |
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Catharina's legendary Sunday Jazz Lunch Buffet
is the ideal indulgence for the whole family,
with the sounds of live jazz music providing a
relaxed, feel-good ambience.
SUNDAY JAZZ LUNCH BUFFET
Gather family and friends together for an
enriching Sunday afternoon filled with good
food, fine wine, magical music and great
conversation at Catharina’s in the breathtaking
setting of the Steenberg Estate.
Playing this month:
September 12th: Sammy Hartman
September 19th: Eddy Kirkwood
September 26th: Sammy Hartman
**R240 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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THE SPA AT STEENBERG: SEPTEMBER SPECIAL
To celebrate the joys of spring, our
Special Offer this month is especially
designed to revive your joie de vivre
while banishing the effects of winter
and rekindling your radiant glow, inside
and out.
September Spa Special
Muscle Warming Steam
Swedish Massage
Deluxe Spa Pedicure (includes foot
massage)
Complimentary Medi-heel treatment
(135 mins/R550
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Embark on a pampering journey of
renewal, beginning with a 30 minute
revitalizing muscle warming Steam
Treatment to unwind, while relaxing
stiff muscles and increasing blood
circulation.
This is followed by a
heavenly 45 minute Swedish Massage
designed to detoxify the body, and
banish the last remnants of stress and
strain.
Our accomplished therapists use
draining strokes which aid the
detoxifying process, while liberally
applying the Lilian Terry specialized
oil range to personalize this treatment
to suit your particular need. |
Our gift to you is a complimentary medi-heel
treatment, comprising an exfoliating heel tonic,
expertly applied. This is followed by a Foot
Scrape, after which a Heel Shampoo is used to
remove any remaining residue, restoring your
feet to their former glory. Then succumb to the
sheer bliss of a 60 minute Deluxe Spa Pedicure
that includes a foot massage to ensure that you
leave feeling like you’re walking on air.
Booking is essential. Valid for the month of
September.
Tel 021 713 2222 or email
steenberg@ginkgospa.com. |
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Winery News |
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September brings a breath of fresh air
and two sparkling new releases from our
cellar – the Steenberg 1682 Pinot Noir
MCC 2007, and our Cellar Door Special
for this month, the newly released Klein
Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2010.
We introduce our new tutored Food and
Wine Pairings and, for a walk down
memory lane, our ‘museum class’ tasting
events, while Cellar Master and General
Manager of Steenberg Vineyards John
Loubser, hosts a food and wine pairing
evening as part of the Rodwell House
Winter Series ‘Top Winemakers’ series.
Bistro Sixteen82 opens again on Monday 6
September after a short winter break,
offering the last opportunity to sample
Chef Brad Ball’s winter favourites,
before the new summer menu is
introduced.
Reservations: Tel 021 713 2211. |
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STEENBERG 1682 PINOT NOIR MCC 2007 – A BUBBLY FOR ALL OCCASIONS
The Steenberg 1682 Pinot Noir MCC 2007
is a wonderful wine that will add a
heady sparkle to your meal, anytime of
day or night. With its luscious pink
color, and aromas of fresh strawberries,
home made biscuits and a delicate mousse
carried through, it offers an incredible
palate and a lovely fresh aftertaste. This wine is also perfect on those
occasions when only the finest bubbly
will do! It’s available from the Cellar
door for R250 per bottle.
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CELLAR DOOR FOOD & WINE HAPPENINGS
Our new tutored Food and Wine Pairings
offer an experience á la difference,
with tastings of pre-selected Steenberg
wines matched with delicious ‘bites’
from Bistro Sixteen82. Savour choices
ranging from a Sauvignon Blanc tasting
matched with salmon prepared in four
distinct and delicious styles; to
selected Ultra Premium Steenberg wines
matched with melt-in-the-mouth Tapas
tastings. Or indulge in a palate
pleasing Cheese and Wine Tasting
showcasing the scope and variety of
Steenberg wines. Cost: R200 per person
for a minimum of 2 people.
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TAKE A TASTING JOURNEY DOWN MEMORY LANE ...
Join us in the Executive Tasting Room at
Steenberg Winery on 16 September or 14
October for one of our newly introduced
‘museum class’ tasting events. Led by Steenberg Winemaker JD Pretorius, these
offer an evening of tastings of the aged
Steenberg Sauvignon Blancs, Semillons
and selected red wines – some dating
back to 1995.
Attendance is R120 per
person, and booking is essential as
seating is limited. Please call Lida on
021 713 2211.
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RODWELL HOUSE WINTER SERIES WITH TOP WINEMAKERS
Food & wine pairing evening with
Steenberg Cellar Master John Loubser
Wednesday 8 September
Titanium Bistro, Rodwell House, St
James, Cape Town
Join John Loubser at the Titanium Bistro
at Rodwell House for a sumptuous
five-course meal perfectly matched with
five of Steenberg Vineyards’
award-winning wines, including the
soon-to-be-released HMS Rattlesnake
Sauvignon Blanc 2010. An evening of
fascinating conversation with this
accomplished and experienced winemaker
and invaluable insight into the fine art
of food and wine pairing awaits. This is
a fun, relaxed way to learn more about
the superb Steenberg wines as paired
with delicious food prepared by
Executive Chef at Titanium Bistro, Ivan
Cameron. R245 secures your seat at this
table.
Bookings on 021 787 9880 or email
info@rodwellhouse.co.za
www.rodwellhouse.co.za
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STEENBERG CELLAR DOOR SPECIAL (September 2010)
The newly released Klein Steenberg Sauvignon
Blanc 2010 priced at just R35.20 per bottle.
(Usual price: R44.00)
This light Sauvignon Blanc is a fresh, crisp
wine with undertones of guava, ripe pineapple,
passion fruit and a touch of fresh cut grass. It
is best enjoyed in its youth and is perfect for
everyday drinking, either on its own or with
simple white meat meals, tomato based dishes and
light salads. This wonderfully aromatic wine has
great body and a lingering aftertaste. |
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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
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