337 Year celebration! Groot Constantia has lots to celebrate as the oldest wine producing farm in Africa and Marketing Manager, Lila Jutzen, tells us why on the Sanlam Arts Round Up.
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Given its long history and wonderful setting, Groot Constantia is an iconic destination in Cape Town. The estate’s Grand Constance, which Lila refers to and is famously linked to Napoleon, recently received the National Wine Challenge Special Award for Wine Consistency and the Grand Cru ‘Best in Class’ Award. But Groot Constantia has more to offer than excellent wines and special wine tasting experiences.
The wine estate is an important heritage site and home to Iziko Museums, which safeguards our cultural history and does a splendid job of keeping it alive and accessible.
As a provincial heritage site and a living museum, Groot Constantia has always been one of Cape Town’s most important destinations and is a member of the Cape Town Big 6 tourist attractions. It is not hard to see why the Estate is a favourite for locals and visitors alike – and has been for centuries. For more information visit
Lila walks us through many of the highlights on offer to the visitor that includes wine tasting in unique settings and the choice of two popular restaurants.
Happy 337 birthday Groot Constantia – and lets toast you with a glass of Grand Constance!
WHAT: Groot Constantia Estate – 337 year birthday
WHERE: Groot Constantia Estate, Constantia, Cape Town 7600
WHEN: Open Mon – Sun. Closed Workers Day and Christmas Day
INFO: Visit | connect with Groot Constantia via social media on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @GrootConstantia
Groot Constantia is on the Iziko Museum Route
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