Groot Constantia Grand Constance is a famous South African sweet wine, renowned for its rich history and exquisite taste. It is made from a blend of red and white Muscat grapes, which is then aged in oak barrels for several years. The result is a wine that is redolent of dried apricot, honey and caramel, with a hint of spicy cinnamon on the finish. Grand Constance is a wine with a pedigree; it was served at Napoleon Bonaparte's table and later became the drink of choice for Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. Today, Groot Constantia continues to produce this iconic wine, which remains a must-try for any wine enthusiast.

Tasting Notes

White Muscat is complemented by with a small percentage of red Muscat, giving a beautiful amber colour. This legendary sweet wine delivers opulent aromas of caramel, toffee and a hint of Turkish Delight. The delicious notes of caramel and toffee follow through onto the palate with a hint of bitter almonds, beautifully balanced by a natural acidity leaving a very moreish finish.

About the Winery

If you are looking for a wine with a grand history and tradition, look no further than the South African wine brand of Groot Constantia. The history of the oldest wine brand of South Africa dates back to as early as 1685, when the Groot Constantia grounds were first given to the Governor of the Cape of Good Hope. In the years after that, the ownership of these vineyards kept changing.

After a series of fire accidents sand restoration work, this place is now part of the South African Cultural History Museum. In the early 1880s, the Constantia dessert wine produced here was famous all over the world. In the year 2003, the Groot Constantia Estate started production of this famous wine and named it Grand Constance, much to the pleasure of all wine lovers.

Some of the popular wines created in this estate are:

Grand Constance – This signature wine is made from red & white Muscat de Frontignan grape varietal produced in the Constantia and Western Cape regions.

The white wines that you can get to enjoy from this label are:

Method Cap Classique Brut Rose - 60% Pinotage, 20% Pinot Noir and 17% Chardonnay

Sauvignon Blanc – 93% Sauvignon Blanc and 7% Semillon

Chardonnay – 100% Chardonnay varietal

Rose’ – Made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, along with the taste of a few varietals such as Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc

Some of the popular red wines from this label are:

Lady of Abundance – 34% Pinotage, 33% Shiraz, 32% Merlot and 1% Grenache

Merlot – 100% Merlot

Pinotage – 100%Pinotage

Today many people come to visit the Groot Constantia Estate, mainly because of the extremely beautiful sites located on the way. Along with this, you will also get to see additional wine estates, which make for an awesome wine route, which you cannot afford to miss.

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