My 5 best wine farms in South Africa
South Africa has unbelievably many fine and good vineyards and wines. This makes it hard to list the 5 best for 2016. What I like is good wine with a
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This beautiful farm on the east-facing slopes of the magnificent Constantiaberg and barely 12km from False Bay, originally formed part of the Constantia Estate, which was founded by Simon van der Stel, the first Governor of the new Dutch colony at the tip of Africa.
This beautiful farm on the east-facing slopes of the magnificent Constantiaberg and barely 12km from False Bay, originally formed part of the Constantia Estate, which was founded by Simon van der Stel, the first Governor of the new Dutch colony at the tip of Africa.
The Wine Tasting experience is housed in the historic wine cellar with it’s traditional thatched roof, white washed walls and rare yellow-wood ceilings. The interior is casual, generously furnished with leather couches, small lounges and a tasting bar.
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Buitenverwachting, 37 Klein Constantia Road, Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa, , Cape Town, South Africa
- 021) 794 5190/1
- www.buitenverwachting.com
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