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Constantia lies on the narrow Cape Peninsula which
projects southwards into the southern Atlantic ocean,
where exposure to maritime and mountain influences
are ideal for quality wine production.
Situated only 20 kilometres from Cape Town's city
centre, the estate is set amid trees and lush greenery
on the slopes of the Constantia mountain.
With superb views across the Constantia valley and
over False Bay, it has frequently been described as
one of the world's most beautiful vineyard locations.
Home to the family, the gabled Cape Dutch homestead
dating back to 1824 graces the 146 hectare estate.
As the only winery in the Cape to have won a merit
award from the South African Institute of Architects,
who rated it "a sensitive adornment to an important
historical estate”, the new cellar was partially
sunk below ground to minimise the external visual
impact.
Click here to view a map and directions
to the farm.
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