2015 – A phenomenal year for Groot Constantia

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.”