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Constantia Glen Winery

Constantia Glen Winery

Constantia Glen Winery

  • South Africa
Located below Constantia Nek, just moments from Cape Town city centre, Constantia Glen is a picturesque wine estate producing ultra-premium, cool climate white and red wines. The 60-hectare property, situated 103-2790 meters above sea level, has a mere 29 hectares under vine with product of wines limited to 120, 000 bottles per annum. Although winemaking began in 1685, recent history begins with the Waibel family, who purchased the land in 1960. Although this land is difficult to farm - as evident by rapid change of ownership from 1813-1960 - the dedication, patience and passion of the Waibel family has proven reward.

Having used the land predominantly as a stud farm, the Waibel`s planted grapes in 2000 and now produce 4 wines. Perhaps most unique about Constantia Glen is its location; this region is predominantly known for its white wines, but Constantia Glen is situated between the mountains, which provides red grapes with the right conditions to mature. Dryland cultivation under these cool climatic conditions results in slow ripening, low yields with exceptional grape quality and flavour concentration, producing elegant Bordeaux blends.

Constantia Glen produces a Sauvignon Blanc and another SB based wine, `Two` which has a touch of Sémillion.
They produce a number of reds. `Three` - a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Franc and Merlot and the `Five` which blends Malbec and Petit Verdot into Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc and Merlot.