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88 votes, average: 7.34 out of 1088 votes, average: 7.34 out of 1088 votes, average: 7.34 out of 1088 votes, average: 7.34 out of 1088 votes, average: 7.34 out of 1088 votes, average: 7.34 out of 1088 votes, average: 7.34 out of 1088 votes, average: 7.34 out of 1088 votes, average: 7.34 out of 1088 votes, average: 7.34 out of 10

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Reviewed by Jolandi Jv Vuuren - 21 April 2013 at 17:03
Casual Winefly - 5 farms visited and 5 reviewed.

A great start to our wine tour. Very professional customer service. Lovely, matured wines.

 
 
Reviewed by Wesley Cogill - 13 August 2012 at 21:57
Casual Winefly - 7 farms visited and 6 reviewed.

beautiful tasting room. just dissapointed by the quantity of wine poured. i could hardly see what was in my glass

 
 
Reviewed by Christine Andrews - 15 March 2012 at 11:54
Discoverer Winefly - 48 farms visited and 49 reviewed.

My experience here wasn’t the best because it was really busy when I went there, with only two people serving. My favourite wine was the Vinde Constance (R370 a bottle). You can view my review on http://westerncapewineries.blogspot.com/2011/08/klein-constantia.html

 
 
Reviewed by Lisa Harlow - 2 November 2011 at 22:55
Casual Winefly - 23 farms visited and 16 reviewed.

VDC the highlight but tasting was not that informatative and felt as though they thought their wines were the best in the valley

 
 
Reviewed by Doug Hoernle - 3 October 2011 at 21:06
Casual Winefly - 17 farms visited and 15 reviewed.

Adam Masons wines are always a treat! Never anything wrong with a glass of VDC after a long day.. Their Cab Sauv 2008 is one of my favorite wines!

 
 
Reviewed by Tom Magara - 4 July 2011 at 01:08
Trailblazer Winefly - 176 farms visited and 39 reviewed.

KC is home to me! I judge all wine farm experiences and the wines themselves against here. Each person I’ve interacted with at the farm has been exceptional (Janine, Allan, Rose, Matt and the reverend Adam to name but a few). They let me do a lot there, including helping making the wine: Consider a case of the 2010 VDC already sold with replaced labels of my self portrait. Keep up the great work.

 
 
Reviewed by Vanessa Clark - 8 April 2011 at 07:48
Novice Winefly - 3 farms visited and 3 reviewed.

A visit to one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa is well worth it. More unassuming than many other wine farms, it’s all about the wine here, and situated higher up makes the area feel like a million miles away from the hustle and bustle – a tranquil island of wine, squirrels and the odd Jack Russell. The Sauvignons are delicious and both the white and red Bordeaux blends are worth another taste. If the Riesling is available for tasting, grab your chance as not a lot is made and it flies off the shelves. (The next batch is expected in winter 2011). The wonderfully balanced Vin de Constance needs no introduction, and have a sip or two of the new grappa. If winemaker Adam Mason is around, have a chat, he is passionate about what they are doing and you’re bound to have a fascinating conversation.

 
 
Reviewed by Ingrid Biesheuvel - 16 January 2011 at 19:33
Casual Winefly - 7 farms visited and 7 reviewed.

Haven’t been in a while, but wow. Lovely wines. Really enjoyed Mme Marlbrook white blend – very very yum.
And that Cab Sauv was just knee-weakeningly good – I can’t WAIT to try it with something wild and mushroomy.
Friendly staff :)
Just wish there was a smidgen more of a view of the lovely gardens around the tasting room… Those stunning cork trees… just want to hug them.

 
 
Reviewed by Gavin Withers - 12 October 2010 at 20:48
Casual Winefly - 13 farms visited and 15 reviewed.

I love the drive up to this beautiful estate. Heather and I went there last week on Friday afternoon. I was very impressed with the Vin De Constance. It is a wine steeped in history. The lady who helped us with the tasting was very knowledgable. She made the experience very interesting.

 
 
Reviewed by Claude Studer - 17 August 2010 at 15:40
Novice Winefly - 1 farms visited and 4 reviewed.

Great Sav blanc and ofcourse that small wonder in a bottle vin de constance. Pitty their is no museum to honor this wine the way it should be. Every living South African should know the story.

 
 
Reviewed by Jacques Weidemann - 22 July 2010 at 19:57
Firefly - 196 farms visited and 146 reviewed.

If they continued to market the Vin De Constance like they should have been, then our country may have been thought of a lot differently in the wine world than we are….

 
 
Reviewed by Mark Pryce - 12 July 2010 at 12:31
Discoverer Winefly - 71 farms visited and 68 reviewed.

One of my favourites Sav Blanc’s. Good service and nice setting

 
 
Reviewed by Michael Olivier - 29 May 2010 at 10:09
Novice Winefly - 0 farms visited and 2 reviewed.

@Jan Langenhoven – Jan – The wonderful thing is that the Joostes of Klein Constantia always gave Ross great credit for his part in the recreation of Vin de Constance while he was with us. Ross knew what an important role he played there.

 
 
Reviewed by Jan Langenhoven - 22 May 2010 at 14:39
Super Winefly - 245 farms visited and 190 reviewed.

Hope they will give Ross more acknowledgment for the Vin de Constance now.

 
 
Reviewed by Maggie Mostert - 16 May 2010 at 20:49
Firefly - 222 farms visited and 197 reviewed.

Friendly service and friendlier farm dogs. The Vin de Constance is exceptional.

 
 
Reviewed by David Read - 17 April 2010 at 08:54
Casual Winefly - 47 farms visited and 7 reviewed.

Probably the best tasting experience to be had on the Constantia route… The tasting area is immaculate with an old fasioned cellar feeling. Tastings are free. The staff are friendly, professional and informative and all of the wines are top class. If your budget will allow, a bottle of the Vin de Constance is a must.

 
 
Reviewed by Hennie Coetzee - 17 March 2010 at 20:51
Super Winefly - 249 farms visited and 185 reviewed.

Exceptional wines coupled with a friendly tasting experience makes the farm worth the visit. Do not miss the Vin de Constance – centuries of history in a bottle. Of course excellent Sauvignon Blanc as well, being a Constantia farm. Looking forward to a new release of their Riesling.

 
 
Reviewed by Mariana Engelbrecht - 16 January 2010 at 10:26
Casual Winefly - 15 farms visited and 16 reviewed.

The tasting at Klein Constantia is like a well rounded and exceptional 5 course dinner. Every wine holding its own, and finishing it off with the cherry on top – Vin de Constance. You cannot argue with hundreds of drinkers through hundreds of years! Still exceptional…

 
 
Reviewed by Cathy Williams - 4 January 2010 at 10:07
Casual Winefly - 4 farms visited and 13 reviewed.

visited you guys again on the weekend! Great wines, warm welcome…

 
 
Reviewed by Jaco Swanepoel - 22 June 2009 at 15:00
Casual Winefly - 30 farms visited and 25 reviewed.

Fabulous tour of the cellar like to get my hands on those private wines, the Grand Lady of Constantia.

 
 
Reviewed by Madame de Wyn - 25 April 2009 at 14:29
Secret Winefly - 360 farms visited and 454 reviewed.

The first visit. The second visit. The third visit. Will I ever grow tiered of this place? With absolutely fabulous scenery and damn good wine, it`s difficult to beat them.

On my first visit I fell in love with the wine and the price. They weren’t cheap, but compared to their neighbours, they had the best wine and the best prices. On my second visit I had the opportunity to taste some of their pre-released Klein Constantia Marlbrook 2006. This of cause gave me an excuse to revisit them! On my third visit, I bought a bottle of the Marlbrook…and a few others.

A stunning tasting room, friendly staff and damn good wine. They deserve the position on my Top 5 list and if they don’t grow tiered of me, I won’t grow tiered of them.

 
 
Reviewed by Madame De Wyn - 6 January 2009 at 13:51
Secret Winefly - 360 farms visited and 454 reviewed.

Well done Klein Constantia!

Seem’s as if you guys are the favourite at the moment! Keep it up!

 
 
Reviewed by Philip Rayner - 3 January 2009 at 19:47
Casual Winefly - 0 farms visited and 287 reviewed.

It is always a pleasure revisiting KC – the welcome is warm and the setting glorious. Special recommendation – go for the Riesling NLH whilst stocks last – expensive but gorgeous!

 
 
Reviewed by Jan van der Tap - 27 July 2008 at 13:51
Casual Winefly - 0 farms visited and 287 reviewed.

Great service and lovely wines

 
 
Reviewed by Mr wine - 24 July 2008 at 22:00
Casual Winefly - 0 farms visited and 287 reviewed.

lovely setting

 
 
Reviewed by Madame De Wyn - 20 July 2008 at 12:54
Secret Winefly - 360 farms visited and 454 reviewed.

It might be “klein” but it`s Groot on wine!

 
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