With lockdown many South Africans have become familiar with “lockdown birthdays” – paired down celebrations enjoyed quietly in your own space with only the closest family present to toast the occasion. This is exactly how Groot Constantia celebrated its 335th birthday – the official date of which fell on 13 July – the date that the original title deed to the Estate was signed in 1685.
Groot Constantia was positioned as a non-profit company in 1993 to fulfil the very specific role of promoting the South African wine industry and South Africa as a whole. Since then, the Estate has grown in prominence and has leapt forward to fully step into its role over the last five years.
Terwyl dié ikoniese wynplaas 335 jaar van ononderbroke wynproduksie vier, is die Groot Constantia-span trots om met ’n merkwaardige 20 toekennings by die tiende herdenking van die Top 100 SA Wine Awards weg te stap.
In commemorating their 335th year of uninterrupted wine production, Groot Constantia is proud to have received a stellar 20 awards at the tenth anniversary of the Top 100 SA Wine Awards.
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Die Stellenbosse wyn- en sportlegende Jan Boland Coetzee is op Donderdag 6 Februarie 2020 met die ikoniese 1659-erepenning vereer by die jaarlikse Wynoesherdenkingsgeleentheid op die geskiedkundige Groot Constantia-wynlandgoed in Kaapstad.
Stellenbosch wine and sport legend Jan Boland Coetzee was honoured with the iconic 1659 medal of honour on Thursday 6 February 2020 at the annual Wine Harvest Commemorative event at the historic Groot Constantia Wine Estate in Cape Town.
Kindly be advised that all picnic baskets must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance from either Jonkershuis or Simons Restaurant. Additionally, guests are not permitted to bring their own picnic baskets or food onto the estate.
Kind Regards,
The Groot Constantia Team
