South Africa’s oldest winemaking farm, Groot Constantia, turns 339 years previous this yr, and to have fun, the wine farm has a lineup of enjoyable occasions deliberate this winter.
Based on 13 July 1685, Groot Constantia has been a beacon of fantastic winemaking for over three centuries. The property’s wealthy heritage is widely known worldwide, and its wines have graced the tables of royalty and dignitaries, incomes acclaim from Louis Philippe (King of the French) to Napoleon.
Groot Constantia not too long ago scooped 14 prime awards at this yr’s prestigious Nationwide Wine Awards, which embrace three Grand Cru Awards, six Prime 100 and Double Platinum Awards, two Double Gold Awards, and three Double Silver Awards.
Because it marks one other yr, the award-winning property continues to champion its sustainability and environmental care initiatives, being recognised as a WWF-SA Wine Conservation Champion.
In case you are visiting this winter, right here’s the whole lot you may count on at Groot Constantia:
The Classic Tasting Expertise
One of many actions to attempt throughout July and August is the Classic Tasting Expertise, which you’ll completely take pleasure in within the cellars of the age-old Manor Home, situated in historic vineyards and often known as a logo of heritage and constant excellence. This distinctive expertise, which affords a possibility to style a number of the property’s most prized vintages, may be booked on Dineplan (out there to e book from 1 July) for teams of two to 10 folks.
To pre-book, you may e mail bookings@grootconstantia.co.za.
The expertise prices R1000pp, which incorporates tastings of 5 completely different classic wines, a breadboard, and a devoted wine knowledgeable.
Groot Constantia Tasting Choices
Sip and savour the property’s prime wines if you e book a wine tasting or cellar tour. The tastings embrace:
Wine Tasting
What’s included: Choose 5 wines of your selection and revel in them in a branded memento wine glass which you can take house.
Price: R130
Chocolate and Wine Pairing
What’s included: Style 5 chosen wines, every completely paired with 5 handcrafted sweets. After you have completed the tasting, you may take house the memento branded wine glass.
Price: R200
Guests Route Expertise Ticket
Groot Constantia’s specifically designed round Guests Route Expertise combines wine, historical past and scenic landscapes.
Begin on the authentic Manor Home and proceed by the Manor Home Museum and Cloete Cellar, the unique wine manufacturing cellar from 1791. Then, after a wine tasting, embark on a self-guided cellar and winery audio tour, which is from 10am-4pm. You’ll be able to add a chocolate tasting for less than R60.
Price: R155
Groot Constantia Wine & Present Store
When you want some retail remedy, head to the Groot Constantia Wine & Present Store, situated within the tasting room on the primary entrance. Right here, one can find a curated assortment of hand-made artwork and way of life ware, each bit impressed by the pure and historic heritage of Groot Constantia. Guests can relish a wide range of distinctive objects, from intricate beadwork and beautiful patterned material to plush cushions, one-of-a-kind wearable artwork, and hand-crafted earthen and glassware.
Dine
After your Classic Tasting Expertise, go to one of many eating places on the property: Jonkershuis Eatery and Simon’s Restaurant. Each eating places provide an array of culinary experiences and have cosy fireplaces to reinforce your eating expertise this winter. Simon’s additionally hosts common occasions, which they share on their Fb and Instagram pages. Reserving a desk is extremely really helpful. You can also make a reservation at Jonkershuis: 021 794 6255, and for Simon’s Restaurant: 021 794 1143.
Wine Membership Membership
Groot Constantia additionally has a Wine Membership membership, which supplies entry to the Classic Tasting assortment of the property’s most prized vintages and a ten% low cost on all present wines, with no preliminary sign-up value.
Web site: www.grootconstantia.co.za
