Features:
- Historic > 100 Years
- Architecture or Arty
- Cold Winters Day
- Hot Summers Day
- Restaurants
- Food Platters
- Wedding Venues
- Pairings
- Child Friendly
- Dog Friendly
- Sporty – Hiking
- Cellar Tours
- Romantic Getaways
- Luxury Farms
Phone: +27 21 794 5128
Website: https://www.grootconstantia.co.za
Address: Groot Constantia, Groot Constantia Rd, Constantia
Map Location: Click to view on Google Maps
The moment you enter Groot Constantia wine estate you’ll realise you’re in for a unique experience. This is South Africa’s oldest wine-producing estate, established by Simon van der Stel in 1685, and it is a certified national monument.
Groot Constantia is a World Wine Heritage site, a WWF Conservation Champion, and a world-class international tourism destination. The vineyards are tucked in the steep valley on the eastern side of Table Mountain, offering breathtaking views.
Groot Constantia is considered the start of the South African wine industry. What awaits you is a captivating culmination of South African heritage, delectable dining at two restaurants, a museum, a wine and gift shop, and, of course, an award-winning selection of wines, all available for tasting. The dramatic oak-lined avenue takes you directly into the Historical core of the estate, where you’ll find the 17th century Manor House, arguably the finest surviving example of Cape Dutch architecture in South Africa, and the view from in front of this grand old homestead will most certainly put you in the perfect mind-set to experience what is easily the Cape’s finest estate.
Groot Constantia gives you the chance to taste and purchase their award-winning wines at three locations on the estate. The popular wine and gift shop also offers a range of gifts and souvenirs to purchase. Wines can also be ordered for shipping to your front door by contacting Groot Constantia directly enquiries@grootconstantia.co.za
Things you can do at Groot Constantia:
• Visit one of three tasting rooms to sample and purchase a selection of Groot Constantia’s award-winning wines.
• Do guided cellar tours and tastings, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the wine-making process.
• Explore the vast estate on foot – there is a free Voicemap app offering three self-guided walking tours.
• Dine at one of two celebrated restaurants – Jonkershuis and Simon’s at Groot Constantia.
• Combine a visit to Groot Constantia with a tour on the hop-on, hop-off City Sightseeing busses.
• Take a journey back in time and explore the grand Manor House museum and Cloete Cellar, which houses displays portraying early years on the estate
