A young inspirational estate with exceptional views.
Young inspirational wines with exceptional views. One of the youngest South African wine estates, this 22 ha boutique estate was established in 2003, from the ashes of a devastating fire, with 11,5 ha of steep slopes under vines at an altitude of 350m.
A little history of Beau Constantia
In the year 2000 a devastating fire swept through the forests and indigenous fynbos flora of Constantia neck. The area was cleared and terraced and the potential for vines was realised. In 2002 the property was purchased by Pierre and Cecily Du Preez. By 2003 the first vines were planted under the farm manager Japie Bronn.
On such a small area an incredible list of varietals are cultivated, which include: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz, Viognier. This variety allows for several great red blends, white blends and superb viognier and shiraz.
Beau Constantia at a glance
Wines of note
Stella – Shiraz/Syrah
Cecily – Viognier
Aidan – Red blend / Shiraz led
Lucca – Bordeaux style blend
Pierre – white blend, wooded
Winemaker
Megan van der Merwe
Viticulturist
Megan van der Merwe
Reasons to visit
Fantastic views down the Constantia valley and beyond to the ocean and False bay
Exceptional red and white blends
A young vineyard, with modern wine making
Chefs warehouse, one of the top South African restaurants
Best time to visit
All year destination. Early morning and late afternoon, is the best photographic time.
What to do at Beau Constantia
Highlights on the estate
Fantastic views – even a loo with a view
Exceptional restaurant of Chefs Warehouse
Finely crafted wine
Things to do or see
Wine tasting
Photography
Chefs Warehouse restaurant
Manor house museum
For children
The estate has limited child attractions
Outdoors
Wander through the vines
Gorgeous views over the valley and vineyards
Side-tracks
Take time to walk through the vineyards, photograph and relax
Jacques has been a keen travel junkie, for as long as he can remember. Having spent his childhood in Namibia, Limpopo province in South Africa (near the Kruger National Park ) and KZN in South Africa and later Cape Town, always been surrounded by nature and beautiful scenery. Qualifying as a safari guide in 1996, Jacques guided over virtually all possible natural eco systems and travelled over hundreds of thousands of kilometers, through all the southern African countries. Later he spent 8 years living and working in Austria, mixing cultural, city and natural scenic travels all across Europe.
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