Thursday Doors

Thursday Doors – June 27, 2019

 

Klein Constantia – DATING BACK TO 1685 and described as one of the world’s most beautiful wine estates, Klein Constantia is on the upper foothills of the Constantiaberg, with views across False Bay.

In 1679 Simon van der Stel was appointed by the Dutch East India Company to govern the Cape of Good Hope. After years of loyal service, he requested land from the Company. He periodically sent out riders to collect soil samples. In 1685 he chose 891 morgen (about 763 ha) situated behind Table Mountain for its wine-growing potential and magnificent scenery. Over the years the wines produced on the estate caught the attention of influential people across the globe – clearly due to its impressive quality. Global aristocracy made sure that they had enough stock of this acclaimed and precious product.

Our founder named his farm “Constantia” after the Latin word for constancy or steadfastness. These attributes he valued greatly and today we follow in his footsteps to uphold his enduring legacy of perfection at Groot Constantia.

( https://www.grootconstantia.co.za/ )