Groot Constantia

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6 expert reviews

“The wine-growing estate of Groot Constantia was originally part of a much larger domain, created in the late 17C by the governor of the Cape on land granted by the Dutch East Indies Company.”

– Michelin Guide

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Simon van der Stel’s manor house, a superb example of Cape Dutch architecture, is maintained as a museum at Groot Constantia." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Through the years, the estate's wines have tickled the palates of kings and conquerors and had poets and authors waxing lyrical about their ambrosial eminence." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The oldest winery in South Africa, Groot Constantia has a long history of producing some of the best wines in the world." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The enormous complex enjoys the status of a national monument and is by far the most commercial and touristy of the wineries." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Groot Constantia has become an essential stop for a mix of history and wine-tasting." Full review