Sixteen82 revisited...

There is something really amazing about visiting the tasting room and Bistro Sixteen82 at Steenberg. I think it might be the view coupled with a fantastic sensory overload when your enter through the sliding doors, that makes visiting Steenberg so unique. The tasting room is stunning, with its water features, beautiful chandelier and clean cut crisp furnishings. The staff are so informative and helpful!

We arrived mid afternoon having tasted wines at a number of other Constantia hotspots, but saving the best for last. I have always been a huge fan of the Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc and 2011 is probably my favorite to date. Its got that typical grassiness and gooseberry overtones and a gentle scent of tropical fruit. I also really enjoyed the HMS Sphynx Chardonnay with its butterscotch/caramel undertones. I think this wine is unique and doesn't mimic the flavours and styles of other Contanstia Chardonnays. After a few delicious reds we were sufficiently pickled and ready for lunch.

As my lunch companion had never tried an oyster, I felt it my personal responsibility to get her to eat as  many as she could. Bistro Sixteen82 have always had the freshest oysters around and what better place to try them for the first time. Five minutes later saw the two of us with lemon juice and tabasco dripping down our arms as we tucked into a half dozen each! What a treat! And she really enjoyed them ('They taste just like the sea!" she said)

All we really felt like after all the wine was some bread and hams, especially the bread part (sometimes you just can't help the craving!).  We decided to go for the Charcuterie Sixteen82 which consisted of Local cured meats, pickles, white bean and truffle puree. Of course we ordered extra bread to go with that. With our meal we decided to go for the HMS Rattlesnake Sauvignon Blanc which was without a shadow of a doubt the perfect accompaniment to the meal. The platter came with rocket which just paired so incredibly well with the wine. It was one of those lightbulb moments where I was definitely in the middle of a PERFECT balance between food and wine.

Bliss!

Tel | 021 713 2211 Hours.  Open daily from 9am til 8pm. Lunch until for 4pm and tapas served from 4:30pm until closing time.