Here we are at 94 of 800 – Buitenverwachting Constantia pronounced “Bay-ten-vir-wagh-ting” (try saying that five times, perfectly in row without stuttering). Buitenverwachting means ‘Beyond expectation’ and is a mere 12kms away from the city of Cape Town, South Africa. As the weather is starting to get warmer, this is a perfect venue for wine tasting,…
Just on the boarders of the Constantia Wine Route and on the way to Hout Bay, lies a new kid on the old block – Silvermist Organic Wine Estate. It is the only Organically Certified Wine Estate in the Constantia Valley. Blink and you might miss the entrance to this massive estate nestled up high…
Meet Devonvale Golf Club and Wine Estate which is just off Bottelary road in Stellenbosch. You have probably driven past it a few times thinking that it is just a golf course but they have been producing wine since 2004. It’s not just about golf and wine though either. I was booked for accommodation including a…
Bellevue Wine Estate lies in the smaller region of Bottelary – a windy road on the way into Stellenbosch centre. The first Pinotage plantings made their way onto Bellevue soil in the early 1950’s and today the estate is known for their 1953 Pinotage made of the original Pinotage block that was (yes you guessed it)…
Can you believe that the Constantia Wine Route is celebrating 333 years this year? The celebration of this heritage brings about the launch of a very exciting and modern twist! Be amongst the first to explore each wine farm through a 360 degree virtual tour, on the Constantia Wine Route website. Constantia Wine Route…
Indulge on Italian wines, MCC and Tapas all whilst being chauffeur driven in a vintage car around this luxury estate in Franschhoek. The entire package costs just R595 per person.