Klein Constantia
Klein Constantia
AboutKlein Constantia
Klein Constantia occupies part of the Constantia estate established in 1685 by Simon van der Stel on the slopes above False Bay. After the property was divided in 1712, the parcel that became Klein Constantia carried forward the sweet-wine tradition that made Constantia famous through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Duggie Jooste bought the farm in 1980, and the first modern vintage of Vin de Constance followed in 1986.
The vineyards rise from roughly 70 to 343 metres on decomposed granite, cooled by ocean breezes from False Bay. The 146-hectare property also includes protected forest. In the cellar, spontaneous fermentation is used where possible.
Klein Constantia 1989 Vin de Constance 500 mL
South African Dessert
Amber and intensely aromatic, unfolding through blood orange, dried persimmon and honeyed apricot. Bitter almond, clove and green tea bring mature complexity, while a spicy Muscat lift keeps the palate vivid. Rich caramel and marzipan tones are balanced by clear acidity, leading to a long, savoury-sweet finish that invites slow, contemplative drinking.