What score does Steen receive?

Steen by Donkiesbaai receives an aggregate community score of 77.2/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does Steen taste like?

Full-bodied. Citrus, stone fruit, high acidity.

How much does Steen cost?

Pricing for Steen varies by retailer. Check the buy link above for current availability and pricing.

What food pairs well with Steen?

Steen pairs well with Shellfish, Spicy Food, Lean Fish, Soft Cheese.

White

Steen

Item: Steen
Rating: 77.2
Author: 50 Best Wines

Donkiesbaai · Olifants River, South Africa

Steen by Donkiesbaai is a good white from Olifants River, South Africa, made from Chenin Blanc, rated 4.21/5 by Community Rating. With an aggregate score of 77.2/100, it represents Olifants River's white winemaking tradition.

77.2

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

Better than 30% of winesAverage

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Critic Scores

Community Rating (2021)4.21/5

Vintages & Ratings

Year	# Ratings	Community Rating
2021	197	4.21/5
2020	197	4.21/5
2019	197	4.21/5
2018	197	4.21/5
2017	197	4.21/5

Our Review

Food Pairings

ShellfishSpicy FoodLean FishSoft Cheese

Serving Temperature

8-12°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 77.2 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.