cape of good wine | Sipping my way through the Cape Winelands | A South African Wine Blog
cape of good wine | Sipping my way through the Cape Winelands | A South African Wine Blog
Beau Constantia One of the youngest farms on the Constantia Wine Route, this farm has 11 hectares under vine (80% black and 20% white grapes). Situated adjacent and slightly above Constantia Glen, the views are spectacular - masterfully blending into...
Constantia Glen Wine Farm Located just below Constantia Nek, this wine farm has the best views of the Constantia Valley, in our humble opinion! It is THE sunset spot. Do your best to secure a limited seat on the verandah,...
High Constantia Winery This winery is the odd one out as it doesn't tend to play along with the rest. But, the wonderful woman who runs the tasting experiences, Sanneline, has made this our absolute favourite spot in Constantia. The...
Klein Constantia Just around the corner from Buitenverwachting is Klein Constantia, the home of the iconic Vin de Constance. The drive towards the tasting room is beautiful, as you’re increasingly surrounded by vineyards as you get closer to your destination....
Buitenverwachting Wine Farm This is quite possibly the most beautifully named wine farm in the region - Buitenverwachting translates to ‘beyond expectation’. As you enter you'll see the majestic view of rows of vineyards. These lead your eye towards the...
Groot Constantia This farm is an absolute must - it is the largest in the region and is steeped in history as the official oldest wine producing farm in the Cape. Groot Constantia is home to two restaurants: Simons and...
This is the wine that sparked my question to you about whether or not you started your wine journeys with sweet wines. As well as my rant about sweet wines.
Constantia Uitsig Constantia Uitsig is part of the original Constantia farm established by Cape Governor Simon van der Stel in the 17th century. It was subdivided and became part of first Bergvliet, Buitenverwachting, Constantia View, and then renamed to Constantia...
