Unlock the Constantia Glen Wine Vault from the comfort of your home…
Unlock Constantia Glen in your own home with the fabulous Constantia Glen THREE & FIVE and some great foods...
Groot Constantia Rosé 2019, so good with my Fresh Norwegian Salmon cured with Saffron Gin…
Groot Constantia Rosé 2019, excellent wine, a blend of 2 reds and 2 whites, not only for Summer, very good in Winter too, an anytime wine...
Groot Constantia Chardonnay 2018, perfect partner to Dianne Bibby’s Ginger & Turmeric Chickpea Stew…
Groot Constantia Chardonnay 2018, a perfect cool climate Constantia Chardonnay, grapes by Floricius Beukes and wine made by Boela Gerber...
Constantia Glen : Traditional Austrian Beef Goulash Soup, so good with the Estate’s Five 2016…
Constantia Glen Five 2016, the Estate's Red Blend, so good with the Austrian Beef Goulash Soup from the Restaurant...
Top Drop #22, Groot Constantia Merlot 2017, excellent with Alida Ryder’s Red Wine & Mushroom Sauce for Fillet…
My Top Drop #22 for today is the Groot Constantia Merlot 2017, a fine cool climate expression of the grape by Boela Gerber...
Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2019, so good with Dianne Bibby’s Simple Pesto Pasta…
Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2019, a fine expression of a cool climate Sauvignon Blanc by Flo Beukes, Vineyardist and Boela Gerber Winemaker...
Groot Constantia Lady of Abundance 2017, so good with Roberta Muir’s Steak Diane, a classic…
Groot Constantia Lady of Abundance 2017, the Estate's new blend of Pinotage, Shiraz, Merlot and Grenache Noir, another triumph from Wine Maker Boela Gerber...
Top drops #9, Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve White Blend 2017…
Groot Constantia Goeverneurs Reserve White Blend 2017, is a great example of a White Bordeaux Blend by Boela Gerber...
Groot Constantia Pinotage 2018, perfect with Dianne Bibby’s Ottolenghi’s Ricotta & Oregano Meatballs…
Groot Constantia Pinotage 2018, a superb example of a wine made from the first South African Grape created in the 1920s, so eminently drinkable...
Valentine’s Day #14, Groot Constantia MCC Brut Rosé…
Groot Constantia MCC Brut Rosé, a fine Pinotage-led Méthode Cap Classique with components of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, grown in the cool climate of the Constantia Valley...
Groot Constantia Méthode Cap Classique Brut Rosé 2017, delicious with my pickled fish…
Groot Constantia Méthode Cap Classique Brut Rosé, a sublime expression by Boela Gerber of Constantia Pinotage, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay...
Advent Calendar, Constantia Royale Sauvignon Blanc 2018, a podcast…
Constantia Royale Sauvignon Blanc 2018, a gem in the Constantia crown, delicious, crisp, classical cool climate Sauvignon Blanc...
Advent Calendar, Steenberg 1682 Pinot Noir MCC nv, a podcast…
Steenberg 1682 Pinot Noir MCC is a supreme example of the fine art of Méthode Cap Classique Pinot Noir. Made on the oldest Wine Estates in the Constantia...
Groot Constantia Chardonnay 2018, excellent with Jane-Anne Hobbs’s Warm Duck Salad with Crackly-Topped Beetroot…
Groot Constantia Chardonnay 2018, one of the Estate's great successes this year, awarded top scorer at the 2019 Michelangelo Wine & Spirits Awards...
The Conservatory at The Cellars Hohenort Hotel has a plentiful, varied summer menu which has something for everyone…
Paul Nash, chef at The Conservatory Restaurant at The Cellars Hohenort Hotel offers his has a plentiful, varied summer 'something for everyone' menu...
Groot Constantia – a place to #SipSummer and taste the sunshine..
Groot Constantia, the cradle of the South African Industry has so much to offer the tourist and the wine lover...
Groot Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, perfect with Ina Paarman’s Standing Rib Roast of Beef…
Grown on the cool south and south east facing vineyards on the Estate, the Groot Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is a sublime wine...
Groot Constantia Constantia Rood 2017 for which Dianne Bibby’s Smoky Joe’s beef fillet with salsa verde is the perfect partner…
Groot Constantia Constantia Rood 2017 is an 8 way blend of red wine grapes by Boela Gerber and his team, a sum that is greater than its parts...
Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve 2016, good at supper with Alida Ryder’s Chicken Fried Steak…
Groot Constantia Goeverneur’s Reserve 2016, Boela Gerber's tribute to the first owner of Groot Costantia, Governor Simon van der Stel...
Final Red Wine Rendezvous at Steenberg’s Bistro Sixteen82, Wednesday, 28 August 2019…
This is a wonderful evening, and the last time this year, Steenberg's Final Red Wine Rendezvous, with sublime wines & Kerry Kilpin's great food...
The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel, a Liz McGrath Collection Jewel in the Constantia Crown…
The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel, with its vineyard Constantia, South Africa’s oldest winelands, is home to the breathtakingly beautiful 51 roomed The Cellars-Hohenort, a family owned and managed hotel, set in over 4 hectares of the most magical gardens imaginable, on the slopes of Table Mountain. One of three in The Collection by Liz McGrath, The Plettenberg
Groot Constantia Lady of Abundance 2017, so perfect with Alida Ryder’s Tomato Bredie…
A superb Jewel in the Crown addition to the Groot Constantia Range of Wines, is the Cape Blend, Groot Constantia Lady of Abundance 2017...
Steenberg Rattlesnake Sauvignon Blanc 2018, so delicious with Kerry Kilpin’s Artichoke, Pea & Chevin Risotto…
Delicately wooded, named for a Royal Nay Battleship which took part in the Battle of Muizenberg in 1794, the Steenberg Rattlesnake Sauvignon Blanc 2018...
Steenberg Sphynx Chardonnay 2018, excellent with Sophia Lindop’s Fennel & Sumac crusted Salmon Trout…
Steenberg Sphynx Chardonnay 2018, made with grapes from Robertson, fermented and matured in French oak barrels, a gem from Constantia...
Steenberg revitalises Cape Town Cycle Tour participants …
Steenberg revitalises Cape Town Cycle Tour participants, with Spa Treatments massages, Tapas at Bistro Sixteen 82 & sublime wines...
Groot Constantia Shiraz 2016, perfect midweek supper companion with Ina Paarman’s Lamb’s Liver with Bacon & Gravy…
One of a stable of fine wines from this old Constantia Wine Estate, much awarded Boela Gerber's Groot Constantia Shiraz 2016.....
Greenhouse Restaurant at The Cellars Hohenort welcomes new Head Chef, Farrel Hirsch…
The Greenhouse Restaurant, much awarded restaurant at The Cellars Hohenort in Constantia, Cape Town has a new Head Chef at the passe, Farrel Hirsch...
Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2018, excellent with Nadia Graves’s Curly Endive Salad with Bacon & Eggs…
From vines grown on decomposed Constantia granite, the Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is a superb example of a cool climate wine...
Steenberg 1682 Brut Chardonnay, fun with Ina Paarman’s Posh Pap and Boerewors Bites…
The Steenberg 1682 Brut Chardonnay MCC nv is made from a selection of grapes from the Robertson, Darling and Bonnievale Wine Appellations...
Constantia Nectar 2009, a sublime partner to Justine Wall’s Almond Honey Cake with Orange Syrup…
From the oldest Wine Appellation, the newest of Natural Sweet Wines, Constantia Nectar 2009
Groot Constantia Rosé 2018, perfect partner for Sonia Cabano’s Kerrie Sosaties…
A blend of noble red and white wines, makes for a great Groot Constantia Rosé 2018...
Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2017, meets Tracy Foulkes’s Candied Walnut & Pear Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing…
A superb example of a cool climate wine, Boela Gerber's Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2017. Enjoying the breezes off Atlantic & False Bay...
The Restaurant at The Nek by Dylan Laity Is now open…
The Grand old Lady of Constantia, now known as Restaurant @ The Nek, lifts her skirts and dances onto 2018 with a great kitchen team under Dylan Laity...
Groot Constantia Pinotage 2016, a great South African, good with my Waterblommetjiebredie
Groot Constantia Pinotage 2016, a fine example of a South African invention, by Boela Gerber...
Red Wine Rendezvous at Steenberg’s Bistro Sixteen82 ….
Steenberg's Red Wine Rendzvous - superb venue, superb wines, superb food. If you live close by - get there, you will have a great time.
Groot Constantia Constantia Rood 2016 loves Jane Anne Hobbs’s Chicken with Roasted Onions, Grapes & Verjuice
8 different Red Wine Grape varieties go into the blend that is Groot Constantia Constantia Rood 2016. Jane-Anne Hobb's Roast Chicken with Roasted Onions, Grapes & Verjuice is the perfect partner.
Groot Constantia Chardonnay 2017, excellent partner to Tracy Foulkes’s 40 clove Garlic Chicken…
One of the great wines of the Constantia Wine Appellation, resulting in many awards for its Maker, Boela Gerber. Groot Constantia Chardonnay 2017 is a successor to the Classic Wine Trophy Award Winners of the past.
Groot Constantia – ‘well worth a visit’, the Michelin Guide would say…
The cradle of the South African wine industry, Groot Constantia was granted to Simon van der Stel 333 years ago in 1685. Boela Gerber now wears the distinguished mantle of Winemaker. A true destination wine experience.
Steenberg Catharina 2015, is a good match for Hein van Tonder’s Pork Belly Kebabs…
Steenberg Catharina 2015, Steenberg's Flagship blend of Merlot Shiraz & Petit Verdot, is such a beautiful expression of a great vintage year. Hein van Tonder's Pork Belly Kebabs are the perfect partners.
Groot Constantia Cape Ruby 2016, drink with Diane Bibby’s Chocolate Date truffles coconut & cranberries
In Romeo and Juliet, she says, 'A rose by any other name would smell as sweet'. While the P word is not allowed, the Groot Constantia Cape Ruby 2016 weighs in better than many others. Made from the traditional Port variety of Touriga Naçional, it is as good with Blue Cheese as it is with Chocolate...
Groot Constantia Shiraz 2015 goes well with my Pork Chops – 28.02.2018
Groot Constantia Shiraz 2015, Boela Gerber's great expression of what Groot Constantia can do with Shiraz. A fine noble wine, so good with food.
Steenberg Vineyards
The Steenberg [Stone Mountain] Vineyards are to be found on the slopes of the Table Mountain massif in the Constantia Valley, the oldest wine appellation in the Cape of Good Hope at the southernmost tip of the African continent. The farm is one of historic interest as it was granted to Catharina Ras who gave
Eagles’ Nest Farm
Eagles' Nest – a phoenix risen Eagles' Nest is on the road up to Constantia Nek on a former part of Simon van der Stel’s Groot Constantia Estate, in the oldest wine appellation in South Africa. Aptly named, I have seen Black Eagles swirling in the skies above the Estate; it is, what must surely