The wine farms in Constantia are situated near the Cape City metropolis middle, that is the place wine making began in South Africa. The spectacular suburb of Constantia presents a wine route internet hosting the oldest wine farms in South Africa and produces a number of the finest wines within the nation.
Finest Wines to Style on the Constantia Wine Route
Sauvignon Blanc – In case you are a fan of white wine, the Sauvignon Blanc wines polished by the ocean breeze of the close by Atlantic Ocean in a not-to-miss place in Cape City.
Bordeaux Blends – A pink Bordeaux mix is a mix of two or extra of the traditional Bordeaux varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The Bordeaux blends created in Constantia Valley are an actual deal with and we had a implausible time tasting our approach round a number of the finest Bordeaux’s in South Africa, top-notch, worldwide high quality.
Dessert Wines – Constantia was well-known for candy dessert wines 300 years in the past and the trendy dessert wines nonetheless produced within the area is a deal with, style the wine that initially put the Cape on the map! Ensure to incorporate the Constantia Valley in your Cape City itinerary.
Wonderful Constantia Wine Farms
The Constantia Valley Wine Route has a implausible choice of wine farms, gorgeous views, scrumptious meals, and naturally award-winning wines. Wine tasting in Constantia is among the hottest things to do in Cape City. The Wine of Origin District ‘Cape City’ accommodates a complete of 30 wine farms and is split into the wards Constantia, Durbanville, Philadelphia and Hout Bay. For a wonderful different wine tasting path to Constantia, go to the gorgeous Durbanville Wine Route simply outdoors Cape City.
Beau Constantia
Beau Constantia is a boutique wine farm located on the prime of Constantia Nek with spectacular views of the Constantia Valley all the best way to False Bay and the Helderberg Mountains. The superbly designed venue blends completely with the pure atmosphere and the entire property is actually one thing particular with even a soccer subject within the vineyards.
Don’t miss the ‘lavatory with a view’, one-way glass leads to an ideal view of the vineyards when utilizing the restrooms.
Need to show-off Cape City? You cannot go fallacious by taking your company to probably the most lovely farms in South Africa.
Wine Tasting at Beau Constantia
The Beau Constantia tasting room is one in all our favourite tasting venues in all the Cape Winelands, the views whereas tasting are implausible you possibly can even see the seashore city Hangklip on a pleasant day! Tasting is obtainable inside or outdoor. The views the place not the one factor we loved, the wines have been nice.
A number of the wines have been named after members of the family. Our favourite wine was the Lucca (2016) Bordeaux mix of Merlot and Cabernet Franc with cherry and plum aromas. The Pas de nom MCC was one other nice wine, 100% Chardonnay with a wealthy, creamy yeasty aroma. This widespread tasting room can get very busy and reserving is beneficial.
Award profitable wines to not miss – Beau Constantia Stella 2017 (Shiraz), Beau Constantia Lucca 2016 (Pink Mix)
Restaurant at Beau Constantia
Beau Constantia is dwelling to the favored Chef’s Warehouse, dine with one of the best view in Cape City. This widespread tremendous eating restaurant supply a seasonal, produce-driven menu that adjustments frequently. Lunch service is from 12.00 till 14.30, from 17.30 till 19.30, Wednesday to Saturday and lunch solely on Sundays. Reserve
Things To Do at Beau Constantia
Craft beer and gin tasting have develop into a really stylish factor in South Africa. Collaborating with Man Munton Non-public Artisanal Distiller, Beau Constantia produce some superb Gin. The farm additionally promote craft beer and cider from Darling Breweries and Cluver & Jack Cider.
Buitenverwachting
The Stunning wine farm Buitenverwachting is situated on the east-facing slopes of Constantiaberg solely a few kilometers from False Bay. The right place to eat, drink and benefit from the summer season solar, with a mouth-watering platter on the rolling lawns of this superb wine farm within the Constantia Valley surrounded by 250-year-old bushes.
Buitenverwachting has a wonderful espresso store and deli. High-quality espresso even roasting their very own beans. A brand new tremendous eating restaurant is busy opening on the premises, exiting instances!
Wine Tasting at Buitenverwachting
The tasting venue is the historic thatch roofed Buitenverwachting cellar. The cellar makes for a really good tasting venue. The world is gorgeous with the outdated Dutch colonial type constructing, huge garden and huge bushes, however there aren’t any views of the encompassing wine valley. It was a pleasant sunny day and we had an ideal tasting on the terrace overlooking the outstretched lawns. The tasting assistant had good information of the wines and the realm.
The world is well-known for Sauvignon Blanc wines, however our clear favourite was the wooded Chardonnay and a bottle of this wealthy wine with hints of butterscotch went dwelling with us. We don’t usually drink rose, however liked the Buitenverwachting 2020 rose, this Blanc de Noir ‘Bordeaux Mix’ had sturdy peach and strawberry flavours. If you wish to take dwelling a effectively priced white wine for on a regular basis consuming, the Buitenblanc a mix of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Chenin Blanc is sweet worth for cash and nice for a sunny summer season braai. Informal charcuterie platters with recent baguettes can be found to eat whereas tasting on the garden.
Award profitable wines to strive – Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Buitenverwachting ‘1769’ 2017 (Noble Late Harvest, 500ml)
- Reservations (021) 794 5190/1
- Wine tasting Monday – Saturday: 10h00 – 16h00
- Buitenverwachting is closed on Sundays
Restaurant at Buitenverwachting
Peter Tempelhoff, chef-patron of FYN Restaurant in Cape City is busy opening a brand new tremendous eating restaurant at Buitenverwachting on the time of writing (December 2020). The restaurant can be headed up by chef Julia du Toit, additionally of FYN.
Espresso at Buitenverwachting
Buitenverwachting’s Espresso store, Espresso BloC, presents quite a lot of artisan coffees made out of beans they roast recent on website. We’re a bit bit espresso snobs and have been proud of our caffeine repair made with the beans from native roaster Warren Machanik. In case you are a espresso lover, don’t miss our information to one of the best espresso outlets in Cape City.
A small breakfast menu as effectively and a few pastries and truffles are additionally accessible.
COFFEE BLOC TIMES: Monday to Saturday – 8h00 to 16h00 – kitchen closes at 15:00, closed on Sundays
Espresso BloC Tel : 021 794 5190/1
Constantia Glen
Situated on the slopes of the Constantiaberg mountain, beneath Constantia Nek, Constantia Glen is a good looking boutique wine farm with unreal views of the encompassing wine valley. One of the best ways I can describe the wine tasting at at this superior farm is ‘tremendous impressed’, with every little thing – the wines, the venue and the unreal views. Sitting on the verandah surrounded by vineyards overlooking the wine valley we had a implausible morning consuming a Flammkuchen for brunch and tasting some nice wines.
Wine Tasting at Constantia Glen
The venue is implausible, the outdated stables contained in the vineyards has unreal views all the best way to ocean, whether or not you select to sit down inside or outdoors. Our tasting assistant was nice with numerous information in regards to the wines, the historical past of the farms and gave us good ideas for surrounding farms to go to. There have been a number of tasting choices.
The wines have been all a bit expensive, however we liked all 4 wines and deciding what to purchase was not straightforward. The names of the wines are quite simple, every wine was named the variety of cultivars making up the mix. Constantia Glen Two is a white wine made out of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, gentle oak and tropical fruit flavors made this an ideal wine. Constantia Glen Three (2017) and Constantia Glen 5 (2016) are two premium pink Bordeaux blends. 5 was a extra complicated wine, however we liked the sleek three and took a bottle dwelling for our subsequent steak braai!
A wide range of platters can be found if you wish to snack on one thing throughout your wine tasting. It is a implausible location to indicate off Cape City whereas having fun with a tasting and share a platter snacks.
I’ll advocate you ebook a tasting, this lovely venue could be very widespread.
Award profitable wine to style – Constantia Glen 5 2015 (Pink Mix), Constantia Glen Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Restaurant at Constantia Glen
Principally sitting contained in the winery, surrounded by towering mountains you’ll wrestle to seek out lunch with a greater view. The restaurant serves Platters, Flammkuchen, Mains, Salads and Desserts, it’s not a tremendous eating restaurant (making it reasonably priced). A number of the mains on the menu included; fillet, tuna, a beef burger, trout rosti and a vegan mushroom burger. We had the ‘winemakers Flammkuchen (skinny primarily based woodfired pizza), it was nice for breakfast with boerewors items (native sausage) and eggs among the many toppings.
Reserve a desk +27(0)21 795 5639 or reservations@constantiaglen.com.
Opening instances – Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00, Saturday 10:00 – 16:00
Constantia Uitsig
Situated between the east-facing slopes of Constantia berg and False Bay, Constantia Uitsig is a singular and busy property that has been making wine for 300 years. While you arrive you possibly can’t miss the large trendy glass wine cellar, seeing the barrels and all of the wine-making motion by way of the partitions. Tasting, consuming and purchasing takes place at Heritage Market, a strolling lane lined by charming white restored laborer’s cottages that host a variety of artisan craft producers together with sushi, slow-churned ice cream, deluxe sweets, craft beer, glorious single-origin espresso and extra high quality merchandise to style.
The favored working farm with its peaceable ambiance and implausible views host quite a lot of venues and actions together with the favored Block Home kitchen and ‘The Bike Park’ mountain bike park designed and constructed for all ranges and ages by earlier South African Mountain Bike Champ Chris Nixon.
Constantia Uitsig was a part of the unique farm Constantia based by Simon Van der Stel in 1685. Through the years Constantia Uitsig was a part of Bergvliet, Buitenverwachting and finally Constantia View. The identify Constantia View was modified in 1941 to the present identify of the farm Constantia Uitsig.
Wine Tasting at Constantia Uitsig
The brand new Constantia Uitsig Cellar is a large, lovely glass constructing seen when coming into the property. Wine tastings are nonetheless performed on the wine store, one of many charming white cottages, on the Heritage Market.
The most well-liked cultivars grown in Uitsig embrace Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. There is just one tasting choice accessible for R60 together with four wines. We actually loved the Natura Vista (a semillon/sauvignon blanc mix) and the Constantia Pink a wonderful Bordeaux mix. Artisanal cheese and charcuterie platters can be found with the tasting.
Award profitable wine to style – Semillon 2018
Constantia Uitsig Heritage Market
Go to the Heritage Market with cozy outlets for some fine quality handmade produce.
The Sushi Field, created by famend chef Christo Bornman, a relaxed, upmarket sushi experience.
Kristen’s Kick Ass Ice Cream – following our tasting we had an kick-ass ice cream at Kristen’s, a baked cone with a scoop of salted caramel and a scoop of darkish chocolate and low ice cream. It was an enormous ice cream, scrumptious. All the things is handmade from scratch – even the marshmallows, cookies and different condiments. Strive freshly-made waffles, doughnuts, cookies and extra!
Nest-Deli – we had a wonderful breakfast and nice espresso at Nest-Delhi. In addition they serve gentle lunches and truffles.
Aegir Challenge Ale Home have a variety of craft beers on the market.
The Bike Park at Constantia Uitsig
The Bike Park hosts quite a lot of trails and obstacles to enhance the bike dealing with expertise of cyclists of all ranges and ages. Challenges within the park embrace a difficult observe, dust leap strains, rock gardens, slim suspended paths, sand pit, drop offs and an superior skybridge.
Bike leases, talent teaching, repairs and a motorbike store is on the market on the premises.
The Bike Park is open 09H00-17H00 7 days per week. Bike Park Reserving important
Eating places at Constantia Uitsig
There are three eating places at Constantia Uitsig; Nest Deli, La Grotto Ristorante and The Blockhouse Kitchen.
La Grotto Ristorante prepares genuine Italian dishes together with Pizzas, Pastas, Seafood and Veal all made by hand utilizing natural elements. Open:
Tuesday – Saturday for Lunch: 12:00 – 15:00, Monday: closed
Dinner: 18:00 – 22:00, Sunday: Lunch : 12:00-17:00 Bookings – 021 205 5622
The Blockhouse Kitchen is a relaxed and casual restaurant specializing in seasonal, native produce. They work with sustainable meals and solely observe moral preparation practices. The Blockhouse Kitchen presents breakfast, lunch or dinner. The menu features a vary of excessive finish burgers, pastas, fish, lamb and pork dishes.
Blockhouse Kitchen – +27 21 794 3010 or reservations@bhkitchen.co.za
Nest-Deli supply single-origin coffees, breakfasts, gentle lunches and truffles on the Heritage market.
Eagle’s Nest
Nestled on the prime of Constantia Nek Go, with vineyards unfold out throughout the slopes of Constantia Mountain, Eagles Nest is simply 10.5 km from the nice and cozy False Bay coast line. The gorgeous tasting space with lush lawns and huge bushes is implausible to take pleasure in a wine tasting and one thing to snack on in a relaxed ambiance. We ate a scrumptious platter right here, I can strongly advocate the cheese board. When you like pink wines it is a nice farm to go to, they produce some prime notch Shiraz and Merlot wines.
Wine Tasting at Eagle’s Nest
We had a implausible morning tasting wine on the tranquil setting within the backyard at Eagle’s Nest. The backyard surroundings is gorgeous, a effectively stored garden and terrace with tasting benches underneath the huge bushes. As a result of the tasting space is hidden in a forest of big bushes there isn’t a view of the encompassing vineyards and Constantia valley. The tasting charge is R85 together with 5 wines. Our favourite was the Eagle’s Nest Shiraz (2016) a implausible wine with blackcurrant, blueberries, licorice and white pepper flavors. We loved the Viognier (2018) with citrus and peach notes and have been impressed by the simple consuming 2016 Merlot with cherry and berry fruit flavors. We liked the Artisan Cheese Platter with beneficiant cheese cuts and the star was the superb freshly baked bread, we purchased an additional roll. They provided quite a lot of platters.
Award profitable wines to strive – Eagle’s Nest Viognier 2018, Eagle’s Nest Merlot 2015, Eagle’s Nest Shiraz 2016
Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia is the oldest wine producing farm in South Africa, established in 1685 by the VOC Governor of the Cape of Good Hope, Simon van der Stel. The vineyards of Groot Constantia are situated on the jap aspect of Desk Mountain with the property overlooking False Bay.
The oldest wine property in South Africa is among the ‘should go to websites’ in Cape City with loads of thrilling actions. Go on a guided or self-guided tour with the telephone app. Go to the property museum, vineyards and artwork gallery or get one thing to eat on the two prime notch eating places, Simon’s and the Jonkershuis underneath big oak bushes on the famed Manor Home.
Simon Van der Stel, with each Simonstown and Stellenbosch named after him, may select any place within the Cape to ascertain his farm.
Wine Tasting at Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia has three totally different tasting rooms, the underside cellar on the entrance of the Property with a big selection of native artwork, the highest cellar near Simon’s restaurant and the historic Cloete Cellar the place Grand Constance is made.
We tasted on the prime cellar. The tasting room was small however useful, you possibly can style on the bar or round wine barrels within the tasting room. Sadly there isn’t a outdoors tasting or any views of the gorgeous Groot Constantia wine property.
In your tasting, you might have an choice of ten wines, from which you’ll be able to select any 5, the pourings are beneficiant and we shared a tasting. We liked the Gouverneurs Reserve (2017), a wonderful Bordeaux mix with darkish chocolate and darkish fruit aromas and the spicey Shiraz (2017) with liquorish notes of which we purchased a bottle, I’ll attempt to maintain it for a yr or so (however that’s extremely unlikely!)
Constantia Wyn was made by Van der Stel on Constantia within the late 1600s, it was liked by emperors and kings 18th and 19th centuries, from Frederick the Nice of Prussia to King Louis Phillipe of France and celebrated by Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. Modern-day Grand Constance isn’t low cost at R771/$51 for a 375ml bottle, however an actual deal with. The Groot Constantia Grand Constance is made out of Muscat d’Frontignan. The grapes are left on the vine to dessicate till it’s near being raisins. After fermentation the wine is matured in oak, with out fortification. White Muscat is mixed with a bit pink Muscat, giving a this dessert wine a good looking amber color.
Grand Constance was extremely popular in Napoleon’s period and the primary classic was relaunched within the trendy period in 2005, made by award profitable wine maker Boela Gerber. Ask properly on the tasting, it’s not included within the tasting, however we requested our host and we have been fortunate with an open bottle, it’s actually one thing particular.
After tasting at Groot Constantia you possibly can take your crystal glass dwelling as a memento. There’s a wine and chocolate pairing on supply with sweets created to go with the wines.
Award profitable wines to strive – Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Groot Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Things to do at Groot Constantia
It is a giant property with many things to see. Do a guided tour or observe the Guests Route. This round route may be explored with the assistance of free smartphone apps. Obtain the telephone apps and uncover hidden gems on the property throughout a self-guided tour, there are three free audio strolling excursions you possibly can obtain! On the route, discover the unique Cape Dutch Manor Home, go to the well-known Cloete Cellar the place Grand Constance was made, discover the wine museum and cultural historical past museum.
Obtain the Groot Constantia Guests Route app
Wine tasting instances: 09h00 – 18h00 day by day. Final tasting at 17h00
Eating places at Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia has two well-known eating places on website: Jonkershuis and Simon’s.
Jonkershuis Constantia is within the middle of the Groot Constantia Wine Property subsequent to the historic Homestead and surrounded by historical oak bushes. The restaurant serves decadent breakfasts and lunches subsequent to the hearth place in winter or underneath the traditional oak bushes on a pleasant summers day.
Tel: 021-794 6255 | reservations@jhuis.co.za
Simon’s restaurant has relaxed Al Fresco or A La Carte meals and particular out of doors picnics. They serve a mixture of traditional and distinctive dishes together with Gradual Roasted Lamb Shoulder, Braised Pork Stomach, Burgers, Traditional Fish & Chips or vegetarian choices.
Tel: 021 794 1143 | E-mail: data@simons.co.za
Klein Constantia
With a implausible setting on the Constantia mountain slopes, Klein Constantia has the right setting for producing high quality wine and has picturesque vistas over False Bay and the Constantia valley. Klein means ‘small’ and Klein Constantia was a part of the huge Constantia property based in 1685 till 1712.
Wine Tasting at Klein Constantia
Klein Constantia has a pleasant tasting room with a casual ambiance a few kilometer’s drive up a slim street from the farm entrance. I liked you could see into the cellar throughout tasting, however the tasting room doesn’t have any views of the Constantia valley. Upon entry there are some effectively introduced info in regards to the historical past of the farms on the Constantia wine routes. A big glass panel means that you can see contained in the cellar whereas having fun with your tasting with a view over the barrels and tanks inside this legendary cellar. The tasting assistant was useful and will reply our questions relating to the wines and the historical past of the farm.
A number of tasting choices can be found, a Traditional tasting together with a traditional and premium tasting.
The Signature Sauvignon Blanc tasting consists of 5 totally different Sauvignon Blancs together with some restricted and unreleased wines.
The meals and wine pairing is sweet with 5 wines paired with an mixture of native cheeses, pâtés & nougat.
Vin de Constance tasting – style three library vintages of this iconic wine alongside the present releases. The legendary candy wines of Constantia was made right here on the unique Constantia property. Within the trendy period Klein Constantia was the primary to try to relaunch the favored Constantia Wyn, liked by Napoleon, Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. Winemaker Adam Mason labored with teachers to recreate this legendary wine. Klein Constantia is world-renowned for its revival of Vin de Constance that it launched in 1986. This historic candy wine is one thing distinctive and it’s nice that this expensive dessert wine can be included in each tasting choices.
Award profitable wines to not miss – Klein Constantia Vin de Constance Pure Candy 2016, Klein Constantia Brut 2016 (MCC)
Restaurant at Klein Constantia
The Bistro at Klein Constantia is situated subsequent to the tasting room underneath the Jacaranda bushes and give attention to recent regionally sourced seasonal elements. Cordon Bleau chef Graham Davies goals to showcase the wealthy culinary historical past of South Africa together with his sturdy European affect.
bistro@kleinconstantia.com +27 21 794 5188
Things To Do at Klein Constantia
There are a few good excursions together with tastings accessible on the property.
Klein Constantia Cellar Tour and Property Tasting – 45 minute guided tour of the cellar adopted by an property tasting of your selection.
Klein Constantia winery tour and property tasting Guided tour of the winery takes about 60 minutes, cease on the dam for a tasting of our Brut Methode Cap Classique, adopted by an property tasting of your selection.
Steenberg
Registered in 1682 Steenberg is the oldest farm in South Africa. The farm has a tremendous tasting venue, we liked the atmosphere; the décor is trendy but distinctive. Sit within the elegant tasting lounge or loosen up on the terrace surrounded by infinity swimming pools to take pleasure in your tasting. The property has a golf course, award profitable lodge, spa and two eating places, the bistro-style Sixteen Eighty-Two and the tremendous eating restaurant Tryn.
Wine Tasting at Steenberg
The tasting venue at Steenberg is implausible. You possibly can sit inside (with superb views of the environment) or outdoors on the terrace surrounded by infinity swimming pools. There are a number of choices for tasting; the Categorical tasting, Traditional tasting and the flagship tasting. We had a flagship tasting providing 6 wines within the Steenberg flagship vary. Our tasting assistant was nice with in depth information of the wines and the realm. The Nebbiolo (2017) was fairly distinctive since we aren’t actually conversant in this Italian pink wine grape selection. Our favourite was the Steenberg Catharina (2017) Bordeaux-style mix with cherry and darkish chocolate flavors.
Steenberg Resort
The 5 star Steenberg Resort presents a singular mixture of heritage, tremendous wine and glorious delicacies. The lodge has a spa centre and hosts a championship golf course. Luxurious lodging, gorgeous surroundings & peaceable ambiance on the Constantia wine route. Reserving and Opinions.
The Steenberg Resort was voted Finest Luxurious Resort in Africa in 2011 by TripAdvisor
Eating places at Steenberg
Tryn – is a Up to date Restaurant; lovely tremendous eating overlooking the backyard, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Named after founding father of the farm Catharina (Tryn) Ustings Ras. Government Chef Kerry Kilpin and her group mix Asian, Center Jap and classically ready dishes in distinctive methods. Visitors can order drinks on the bar and luxuriate in alfresco eating (climate allowing). Reservations are required. +27 21 713 7178 data@tryn.co.za
Bistro Sixteen82 – Named after the yr through which Steenberg was established, 1682. Well-liked for tapas and bistro-style meals; breakfast, lunch, and light-weight fare. Visitors can take pleasure in alfresco eating (climate allowing). Reservations are required. Open day by day. +27 21 713 2211 reservations@bistro1682.co.za
Things to do at Steenberg
Steenberg Spa is a state-of-the-art facility with four therapy rooms together with rooms for {couples} and out of doors therapy areas. Providers which might be accessible embrace deep-tissue massages, scorching stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is open day by day.
Different amenities accessible on website
- {Golfing}
- Golf driving vary
- Helicopter/airplane excursions
- Climbing/biking trails
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Sights on the Constantia Wine Route
Wine tasting isn’t all about wine, another elements to contemplate when planning your tasting route:
- Finest views – Beau Constantia and Constantia Glen
- An superior cup of espresso – Espresso BloC at Buitenverwacht
- Favourite Snack – Flammkuchen at Constantia Glenn or Artisan Cheese Platter with freshly baked bread at Eagle’s Nest
- Adrenaline exercise – The Bike Park at Constantia Uitsig
- Be taught one thing about historical past – Self-guided property tour of the Groot Constantia property with a telephone app.
- Household day – quite a lot of superb handmade produce, from sushi to ice-cream on the Heritage Market Constantia Uitsig.
- Spa – wish to get pampered? go to the state-of-the-art spa at Steenberg.
The gorgeous drive across the Constantia Valley is among the most scenic street journeys in Cape City.
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