Groot Constantia Grand Constance 2016
Dessert Wine from Western Cape, South Africa
  
  
Grand Gold Medal 2020 at Monde Selection Wine
Regular price
$183.50
Groot Constantia Grand Constance 2016
Dessert Wine from Western Cape, South Africa
    
Grand Gold Medal 2020 at Monde Selection Wine
Regular price
$183.50
| Groot Constantia is South Africa's oldest estate and one of South Africa's most visited tourist attractions. In 1685 Cape Governor Simon van der Stel built a farm on Table Mountain, which he named Constantia. Groot Constantia received world acclaim from Napoleon, Bismarck and King Louis Philippe of France who was the biggest single buyer of Groot Constantia wines. They had to sell to the Cape government after phylloxera ravaged the vineyards. Now, the total estate covers 165 hectares of which 87 hectares are planted, at a height of 60 - 280 metres above sea level. The climate is generally cool resulting in complex and balanced wines. |
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Deep straw, nearly amber colour. This legendary sweet wine shows honey, apricot, pineapple and Turkish delight on the nose. The sweet dried fruit follows on the palate. The natural acidity balances the sweetness of the wine, leaving a very more-ish finish