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Constantia wine farms

Wine farms inside Cape Town, on the southern side. A cool valley, and one of the oldest wine regions in the southern hemisphere.

  • From Cape Town Inside the city
  • Best months November to March
  • Signature grapes Sauvignon Blanc

How to plan a day

Treat it as a city outing that still needs a driver or a tour. Two or three stops is a full day. Pairing it with Stellenbosch is two days in one.

Family-friendly and dog-friendly visits

Check with the estate before you go if you are bringing children or a dog. Being close to home makes a shorter day.

Time of year

Summer, about November to March, is busy, especially at weekends. Harvest generally falls in February and March. Winter is quieter and wetter.

Estates worth knowing

A starting point, not a complete list.

  • Groot Constantia

    A Cape Dutch manor from 1685.

  • Steenberg

    Sauvignon Blanc. The farm dates to 1682.

  • Klein Constantia

    Sauvignon Blanc and Vin de Constance.

  • Buitenverwachting

    Sauvignon Blanc and Cape blends.

  • Constantia Glen

    Bordeaux-style blends and Sauvignon Blanc.

  • Beau Constantia

    Viognier, with a wide view.

  • Eagle’s Nest

    Shiraz and Viognier on steeper ground.

More of the Cape Winelands

Stellenbosch Franschhoek Paarl

Questions

Are there wine farms in Cape Town?

Yes. Constantia is the wine region inside Cape Town, on the southern side. Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl sit further out, on wine farms near Cape Town.

What are Constantia wine farms known for?

Sauvignon Blanc, and a historic sweet wine, Vin de Constance, at Klein Constantia. It is one of the oldest wine regions in the southern hemisphere.

How do I plan a Constantia tasting day?

You do not leave Cape Town. Two or three farms, with a driver or a tour. Book ahead, and check hours with the estate.

Are Constantia wine farms family-friendly or dog-friendly?

Check with the estate before you go if you are bringing children or a dog. Being close to home makes a shorter day.

Is Constantia part of the Cape Winelands?

It sits inside Cape Town and is counted among the Cape Winelands.

A listing is not a partnership or an endorsement. For hours, check the estate. Questions: brandon@decanta.co.za.

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