Cape Point Vineyards
NOORDHOEK
Cape Point Vineyards just 7 minutes by car from WATERLINE is an award winning winery with the most breathtaking views across Long Beach. With close proximity to the cool Atlantic breezes it is no wonder that the sauvignon blanc is world class. The tasting room is open every day from 11am to 6pm and cellar tours can be arranged. We recommend the picnic basket sitting on the estate’s manicured lawns with elevated ocean and mountain views.
+27 (0)21 789 0900
www.cpv.co.za
Constantia Wine Valley
The Constantia Wine Valley is the most spectacular wine experience in the world offering a unique blend of centuries-old established wine homesteads and new, stylish boutique wineries in a setting of unsurpassed beauty and heritage.
Welcome to the Constantia Wine Route
Constantia Glen
CONSTANTIA
Perched high on the upper reaches of the Constantiaberg in the oldest wine producing region of South Africa, lies the magnificent boutique wine estate, Constantia Glen. Acclaimed for bespoke wines and sweeping panoramic views, Constantia Glen is one of the gems of the Constantia Valley, the home of South African wine with a proud history of winemaking dating back to 1685.
+27 (0)21 795 5639
www.constantiaglen.com
Beau Constantia
CONSTANTIA
Beau Constantia is a boutique wine farm situated at the top of Constantia Nek overlooking False Bay. Vines are planted to an elevation of 350 metres above sea-level on some of the steepest agricultural slopes in the Cape.
+27(0)21 794 8632
www.beauconstantia.com
Buitenverwachting
CONSTANTIA
Buitenverwachting meaning “Beyond Expectations” forms part of the original Constantia Estate, which was founded by Governor Simon van der Stel. First sold as a 200 morgen sub – division Buitenverwachting changed hands all too often and was finally purchased by the Mueller family in 1980.
+27 (0)21 794 5190
www.buitenverwachting.com
Constantia Uitsig
CONSTANTIA
Constantia Uitsig, known until 1940 as Constantia View, was the home of the Lategan family for five generations. Constantia Uitsig had been a portion of Simon van der Stel’s original grant of Groot Constantia. In 1894 Willem Lategan married Antoinette Bredell of Schoemanshoek, and with her inheritance he built the present homestead of Constantia Uitsig.
+27(0)21 794 6500
www.constantia-uitsig.com
Eagles’ Nest
CONSTANTIA
Quality and consistency is paramount at Eagles’ Nest. The unique terroir, combined with a passionate attention to detail in the vineyards, yields fruit that is crafted into wines which are the epitome elegance, finesse and complexity.
+27 (0)21 794 4095
www.eaglesnestwines.com
Groot Constantia
CONSTANTIA
The Groot Constantia heritage attributes a unique status to the Estate. Its early history and international recognition made Groot Constantia the first intellectual property of the South African wine industry and of the county at large.
+27(0)21 794 5128
www.grootconstantia.co.za
Klein Constantia
CONSTANTIA
Dating back to 1685 and described as one of the world’s most beautiful wine estates, Klein Constantia is set amidst ancient trees on the upper foothills of the Constantiaberg, with views across False Bay.
+27 (0)21 794 5188
www.kleinconstantia.com
Steenberg
CONSTANTIA
Steenberg holds the distinction of being the oldest farm in the picturesque Constantia Valley, which is generally considered to be South Africa’s premier wine growing region. With its cool, sea-facing slopes and majestic granite ridges, this vineyard has developed a worldwide reputation for producing excellent Cape wines.
+27(0)21 713 2211
www.steenbergfarm.com
Further Afield
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch and the surrounding wine regions have long been recognised as places worth celebrating. From beautiful vineyards to the avenues of oak trees that line the historic streets of the town of Stellenbosch, the route boasts almost 200 wine and grape producers. Stellenbosch is not to be missed and set off from this beautiful town into one of the sub regions.
+27 (0)21 794 5188
www.kleinconstantia.com
Franschhoek
This valley will have your jaw drop given the spectacular beauty and towering surrounding mountains. With many of the wine farms sharing a French Huguenot heritage with the first settlement in 1688, expect to find enormous French influence here and not surprisingly a Champagne-inspired sparkling win sub-route, the “Cap Classique Route”. The gorgeously quaint village of Franschhoek abounds with art galleries, antique shops, restaurants and boutique hotels.
Durbanville
In the Tygerberg Hills, only 20 minutes drive from Cape Town, lies the Durbanville Wine Valley. The Durbanville Wine Valley consists of twelve wineries, each offering the finest in wines, and complemented with some of the best fine dining restaurants and country kitchens in the region.
Paarl
The name Paarl means “pearl” and reflects the iconic rounded shape of three granite outcrops forming the top of Pearl Mountain, visible for miles and 45 mins from Cape Town. This route combines world-class wines with breath-taking scenery to create an idyllic destination for just about anybody. The hot, dry summers and chilly winters give Paarl the perfect climate for an array of wine varieties.
Robertson
Only 90 minutes drive from Cape Town on the popular Route 62, lies the Robertson Wine Valley. Nestled between the Langeberg and Riviersonderend Mountain ranges, this stunning wine route offers a landscape of flower fringed roads, majestic mountains, a river running through the valley and world class wines. Wineries from Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson, works closely together to bring you the most memorable wine tourism experiences.
Tulbach
Tulbagh enjoys some of the most diverse and attractive conditions for viticulture in the Cape, and the differences in terroir available to wine makers allow for a wide diversity of distinctive wines of excellence. Tulbagh is situated in a bowl surrounded by imposing mountain ranges, with the Obiqua Mountains to the west, the Winterhoek Mountains in the north and the Witzenberg Mountains to the east. The southern side of the valley is open to cooling south-east winds during the hot summer months. Accordingly Tulbagh enjoys some of the most diverse and attractive conditions for viticulture in the Cape.
HEMEL-EN-AARDE
Hemel-en-Aarde is a wine-producing area of Walker Bay, about 80 kilometers southeast of Cape Town and close to the whale-watching town of Hermanus. An area with 15 wineries and with close proximity to the coast means that it enjoys a distinctly maritime climate. Wines made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are a particular specialty of the region with smaller amounts of Syrah, Pinotage and red Bordeaux blends also made here. Our local expert recommends Restless River and no trip to this region is complete without tasting the Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir.
