The Constantia Valley is truly Cape Town’s Vineyard

The oldest wine-making region in the southern hemisphere, dating back to 1685, Constantia Valley is today the Cape’s most intimate wine route consisting of seven wine farms, each with their own distinctive heritage and premium wines.

Enjoyed by Napoleon Bonaparte and royalty in the 18th century, Constantia Valley’s unique combination of terroir and climate produces some of the world’s finest wines that continue to this day to win accolades and international awards for consistently high standard and quality.

Groot Constantia

Groot Constantia Estate is where the roots of the South African wine industry lie and it is the oldest wine producing farm in South Africa. It was developed by Simon van der Stel in 1685. Since then, Groot Constantia has had an uninterrupted record of being a wine farm and its name is forever linked to the most famous wines that were made in South Africa.

Today the Estate is owned by Groot Constantia Trust, a company without gain, whose main objective is to preserve this beautiful and historic estate for posterity and to honour the name of South African wine. Groot Constantia produces a range of wines, excelling in reds as well as whites. The Estate has won numerous awards for its wines, and has done so consistently.

Today visitors to Groot Constantia are also welcomed by the tranquility and beauty which charmed Simon van der Stel so much.

The Manor House, with its elegant gables, today houses a cultural history museum which portrays the early years of Groot Constantia.

The Cloete Cellar, dating back to 1791, the original wine cellar, houses a display of drinking vessels and wine making equipment. Its beautiful pediment gable, by sculptor Anton Anreith, recently restored, is not to be missed.

Simon's Restaurant at Groot Constantia, originally a bottling and maturation cellar, offers a variety of continental dishes, and caters for larger functions.

Housed in the historic core of the Estate, is the graceful Jonkershuis Restaurant offering Cape Malay, classical and contemporary cuisine, surrounded by atmosphere, architecture, vines and views.

There are walks to various viewpoints. Picnic baskets can be ordered from the Restaurants. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Constantia surroundings

Wine may be tasted and bought at the tasting cellar at the entrance of the Estate which also houses a souvenir and gift shop. Visit the production and maturation Cellar, where cellar tours and tasting takes place daily.

Main Contact Details

Address: Private Bag X1, Constantia, 7848 South Africa
Fax: +27 (0)21 794-1999
Phone: +27 (0)21 794-5128
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Website: www.grootconstantia.co.za
E-Mail: enquiries@grootconstantia.co.za