Klein Constantia Wine Estate
Constantia, South Africa
- No.6 The World's Best Vineyards 2025
- The Best Vineyard in Africa 2025 and Highest Climber Award 2025
Cape Town's lush Constantia hills host a string of vineyards perfect for merry meandering, all in the shadow of Table Mountain with ocean views on the horizon. Its winemaking history dates back to 1685, and Klein Constantia forms part of that original estate. Combining classic Cape Dutch architecture with sleeker contemporary updates, it offers more than just a sprawling farm to roam by 4x4 or bicycle, a fine‑dining bistro run by a Cordon Bleu chef, or a tasting room crowned by jacaranda trees – it also spearheaded the revival of the sweet wine that first made this region famous. Once favoured by Napoleon Bonaparte, Marie Antoinette, Queen Victoria and Jane Austen, the modern incarnation of 'Vin de Constance' is a heady, honeyed nectar praised worldwide and best enjoyed alongside cheese.
Key Information
- Opening times: Mon – Sun: 10:00 – 17:00
- Signature wine: Vin de Constance
- Wines produced: Red, Sparkling, White
- Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
- Restaurant
- Hidden gems: Vineyard drive
- Time from airport: 40 mins from Cape Town International Airport
- Visit Klein Constantia Wine Estate's website
Location
Klein Constantia road, Cape Town, Constantia, Western Cape, 7806
