Constantia Winelands
- Private Half-Day Tour
Cape Peninsula,
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CONSTANTIA WINELANDS
(Private
Half-Day Tour)
Depart from Cape Town and head south along the Peninsula towards
Constantia, where we enjoy a tour of the famous Constantia
Wine Ward.
The historic valley, with vineyards clinging to the eastern slopes of the Constantiaberg
mountainside, is home to 17th Century Dutch governor, Simon van der Stel’s
wine farm. Its legendary dessert wines graced the tables of the European monarchy
in the 18th Century.
There are now seven cellars in this premier ward, and we will taste at some of
these estates, which continue the tradition of producing wines from classic European
noble varieties. The area is celebrated for Sauvignon Blancs, Semillons and Chardonnays,
from the Steenberg, Constantia Uitsig and Buitenverwachting estates.
Wonderful Merlots, Cabernet, Shiraz and red blends in classic Bordeaux styles
are also made at Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia and High Constantia, but
the area’s famed signature wine is still the exquisite Vin de Constance from Klein Constantia.
Wine tastings are tailored to the estates’ opening hours and guest’s
wine preferences.
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