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 eight 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.
Klein Constantia
"An historic tradition is reflected in every bottle of wine we produce." Duggie Jooste
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Vin de Constance could count among its devotees in the great courts of Europe such luminaries as Napoleon Bonaparte, Bismarck, George IV and Frederick the Great. Some of the literary greats of the age were also so enamoured of its luscious taste that they immortalised it in their works – Charles Dickens singing its praises in Edwin Drood, for example, and Jane Austen recommending one forsaken heroine “try a little Constantia for a disappointed heart.”
Today, the Vin de Constance crowns Klein Constantia’s range of well-regarded wines – the Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, and the flagship red and white blends ‘Marlbrook’ and ‘Mme Marlbrook’.
Klein Constantia Estate is set amid trees and lush greenery on the upper foothills of the Constantiaberg. With its historic Cape Dutch Homestead and superb views across the valley and False Bay, it has frequently been described as one of the world's most beautiful vineyard locations.
These historic vineyards formed part of the original farm Constantia, whose legendary wines were sought after by the18th and 19th century European aristocracy, requested by Napoleon, and praised by Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. This estate has played a major part in the re-establishment of the historic Constantia Valley as one of the finest wine-growing areas of the Cape.
Klein Constantia is owned by Duggie Jooste, whose family has been involved in the South African wine industry for four generations.
Duggie bought the farm in a rundown condition in 1980 and immediately initiated a restoration and replanting programme. he and his son, Lowell, handle the day to day running of the farm.
Winemaker Adam Mason, who joined the team in 2003, brings an injection of youth and overseas experience to the Constantia estate. He is particularly well-suited to the position as his varied career has provided a balance between old world winemaking philosophy and new world technology.
Klein Constantia specialises in Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Marlbrook and Vin de Constance, the re-creation of the legendary Constantia wine.
Main Contact Details
Address:
Klein Constantia Road, Constantia
Klein Constantia Estate, P O Box 375, Constantia 7848, South Africa
Fax:
+27 (0)21 794 2464
Phone:
+27 (0)21 794 5188
Cell:
Business Hours:
Website:
www.kleinconstantia.com
E-Mail:
info@kleinconstantia.com
Additional Information:
- Cellar tours