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This year marks the 331^st crush at Groot Constantia, or rather, a number close to 331. As you can imagine, keeping track of events on an estate that has been producing wine for over 300 years is not an exact science. The crush this year, however, is.

On February 8, China ushers in the New Year as determined by the Chinese lunar calendar. 2016 is also the official Year of Hóu (猴) with many celebrations planned all across China as they pray for a good harvest in 2016 (Feb. is the end of winter in China).

2015 has been a bumper year for Groot Constantia. From fighting natures wrath in the form of a ravaging fire, to celebrating its 330^th birthday and receiving numerous awards for their wines, this year has been beyond memorable.

If you’re wondering how much fun there is to be had at Groot Constantia this summer, just have a look at our top 5 reasons to get super excited to come and visit and do some #SummerLuvin.

Earlier this year Groot Constantia celebrated its 330th year and it was an all-inclusive affair where they invited everyone to celebrate their official birth date, Monday 13 July 1685, with them.

Wine should be celebrated every day, but every once in a while a date rolls around that calls for a special celebration. Known as “wine days” these happy occasions are a time for pause and quiet reflection on your favourite varietal - for a day, although that title is used loosely as the “days” often stretch into weeks and months.

Follow Di Brown as she experiences Groot Constantia's warmest country welcome and identifies the top 5 reasons why she will visit again to explore Groot Constantia's rich heritage.

It’s that time of year again when South African wine lovers choose their favourite wine destinations in categories ranging from “Comfort Zone” to “Happy Times”.

From pleasing the palate of a tactical genius to quaffing in a time of change – follow the wine journey of Napoleon and Frederic the Great of Prussia and Groot Constantia’s Hendrik Cloete.  As one of the premier songwriters of the rock era, Robbie Robertson, said: “You don't stumble upon your heritage.  It's there, just waiting to be explored and shared.”

Groot Constantia’s Pinotage 2013 received a well-deserved trophy at this year’s Absa Top 10 Pinotage Awards beating competition from a total of 154 wines entered.  The Absa Top 10 Pinotage Awards is one of South Africa’s premier wine industry contests, currently in its 19th consecutive year running.  The 2015 awards ceremony was held at the KWV in Paarl on 28 August.