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International vlogger, Jeff Bradford, visited Groot Constantia during the harvest to learn first-hand from our winemaker, Boela Gerber, how South Africa’s oldest wine producing farm makes red wine.

By Justin Hawthorne The soaking-wet gravel crunched under foot as we walked along the oak lined avenue towards Jonkershuis Restaurant. It was mid-afternoon on this typical autumn day and the…

Mother’s Day falls on 13th May this year. It is a day where mothers around the country expect anything from a handmade card from their young children, to breakfast in…

By: Justin Hawthorne. Undoubtedly autumn offers the most photo opportunities when visiting any wine region, and the same goes for Groot Constantia Wine Estate – the home of South African…

With 95% of wine growing taking place in the unique habitat of the Cape winelands, WWF participates in a pioneering partnership between the South African wine industry and the conservation…

Join Royalty From our cellars Frederick the Great of Prussia, Louis Phillipe (King of the French) and Napoleon were supplied.... Come and add yourself to the list. Become part of…

It Is Time To Experience Groot Constantia… Groot Constantia has so much to offer, and is the perfect place close enough to escape the city bustle and experience award-winning wine, simplistic but delicious food and history all in one place.

Groot Constantia is the oldest wine estate in South Africa and this year it is celebrating 333 years of continuous wine production. This makes three a rather magical number, so…

I recently discovered that sometimes it takes science to make magic when I chatted to Groot Constantia's winemaker, Boela Gerber. A lot of analysis and research was undertaken to faithfully recreate…

I arrived at Simon’s Restaurant after a rather delicious wine tasting at the Groot Constantia wine estate and couldn’t wait to tuck into a tasty meal. It was a cold, rainy Spring day and thankfully my table was right next to the fireplace.