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Eagle’s Nest

Constantia, Cape Town
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About this Winery

Eagles Nest was originally a section of Groot Constantia, the wine supplier to European nobility, established by Simon van der Stel in the late 1600's. Our history reveals that it operated as a commercial farm producing export fruit, as well as, vegetables for the local market up until the late 1960's. Over time the farm has had a number of owners; since 1984 it has been in the control of the Mylrea family. Following a devastating mountain fire in 2000 which destroyed all of our natural fynbos vegetation and Protea plants, as well as approximately 95% of the forestation, we decided to move the farms focus to wine. Whilst the Constantia Valley is most famous for its whites, we felt that with our unique terroir within the valley, it would be more suited to reds. With our East, West and North facing slopes it is the steepest commercially farmed land in the Cape region, if not all of South Africa. Our land is located 10.5km from the warm False Bay coastline and in the direct path of the summer trade winds. The lower vineyards are at around 150m above sea level and the highest at approximately 400m above sea level. Average rain fall is approximately 1100mm to 1200mm per annum. Of the total area of 38.4 hectares, approximately 12 hectares are under vine which will deliver around 120 ton due to the fact that the steep slopes allow for a higher than normal vine density per hectare.

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  1. Wesley Cogill

    Casual Winefly

    it was great being here but i feel like they missing something in the tasting room. Other than that it was quite cool. Especially the Shiraz, loved it

    August 13, 2012 at 22:00
  2. Christine Andrews

    Casual Winefly

    We had a good experience here. The wine and service was good. You can see my full review on read external review

    March 15, 2012 at 11:59
  3. Ann-Marie Breen

    FireFly

    Great location and pleasant enough wine tasting. I think the new staff need to be trained a little better though. Poor chap was extremely nervous and I was loathed to ask him too much about the wines.

    December 12, 2011 at 16:23
  4. Lisa Harlow

    Casual Winefly

    One of my favourites in the valley. Shiraz and Viogner both outstanding wines. Great service with a smile

    November 2, 2011 at 22:58
  5. Doug Hoernle

    Casual Winefly

    Nice new tasting room. Been particularly impressed with their newly released Shiraz!

    October 3, 2011 at 21:08
  6. Hetta Van Vuuren

    Deputy Winefly

    For all looking for an affordable red blend – Little Eagle. Good value for money!

    May 31, 2011 at 10:49
  7. Andrew Chigorimbo

    Master Winefly

    simple classy tasting room is complemented by wines of exceptional quality. Absolutely stunning Viognier and the Shiraz is to die for. The prices will kill you first tho.
    Our host was an old college mate so it was so easy to relax and get chatting.

    March 31, 2011 at 12:13
  8. Frieda Lloyd

    Deputy Winefly

    Traditional Cape Dutch meets 2011 tasting room. Could not resist buying their delicious Sauvignon Blanc 2010.
    The tasting fee for 2 non red wine drinkers was graciously waved. Hopefully I will received electronic notification when the Shiraz 2009 that has been bottled is commercially released in late April/May. Great to know that the tasting was open till 4:30 on a Saturday with laid back and relaxed staff.

    March 5, 2011 at 19:59
  9. Alex Coren

    Casual Winefly

    Enthusiastic staff with detailed knowledge of their wines. Unfortunate that their Shiraz was sold out – and unlike the winery next door a charge was made for the tasting.

    February 15, 2011 at 18:08
  10. Werner Els

    Casual Winefly

    We received a warm welcome by the Tasting Room Manager, Chantel, as we were led outside for a tasting at their beautiful new tasting room. Andrew, the Commercial Manager at Eagles Nest, came to join us later for a wonderful personal tasting of their wines. The Viognier was excellent as well as the Verreaux and I walked out with a couple of bottles of the Little Eagle a brilliantly priced Merlot, Cab, Petit Verdot blend.
    Since Eagle’s Nest is also part of the Raptor Research Program, it was magical to taste the wines and hear the calls of the raptors above taste their wines. I’ll be back soon enough!

    January 19, 2011 at 17:24
  11. Anel Grobler

    Lord of the Flies

    Getting past the security gate can be quite tricky as the guard did not know that you can taste wine there but once inside we found a brand new tasting room that was cosy and inviting. Our host was very friendly and discussed each wine she poured.

    The wines were well priced and I enjoyed the Viognier (R125) the Little Eagle Red (R65) and the 2008 Shiraz the most (R190)

    The only thing that irritated me – they still charge R30 tasting fee per person even though we bought 2 bottles of wine.

    January 4, 2011 at 16:15
  12. Jan Langenhoven

    FireFly

    Very good Viognier and Shiraz with a very good bordeaux blend and affordable The Little Eagle.

    November 28, 2010 at 21:50
  13. Diana Procter

    FireFly

    Pleasant surprise to discover the tasting room is open on Sundays even though the 2011 Platter’s says not. There’s a lovely courtyard but it was a bit chilly so we sat inside. Very nice tasting, fabulous wines. Well worth the drive to Constantia.

    November 28, 2010 at 16:42
  14. Maggie Mostert

    FireFly

    Beautiful estate with excellent wines. Not one was unlikeable. The Shiraz is elegant and worth the money. Tasting room intimate with staff friendly but I suspect we did not meet the senior staff with in depth knowledge of wine and the farm.

    September 4, 2010 at 16:14
  15. Hennie Coetzee

    FireFly

    Nice to see they’re finally open to the public. Had a good tasting, but the tasting room ladies need a bit more training. Sounded a bit like they learned the wines parrot fashion and was reciting a rhyme. Wines, however, are all amazing. Worth the drive to Constantia.

    September 4, 2010 at 15:57
  16. Douglas Swanson

    Trailblazer Winefly

    Got a great welcome – excellent tasting – and as for the wine good quality all round. Left with a few bottles – thanx

    September 2, 2010 at 18:54
  17. Melissa Chetty

    Casual Winefly

    Loved this place! It’s warm and inviting. The wines are yummy especially the Shiraz and Viognier. Get a bottle of the Little Eagle wine – portions of the sales of this wine go towards research into the pair of Black Eagles in the area. I really look forward to visiting them again and seeing the new tasting room!

    August 24, 2010 at 10:03
  18. Edward Hyde

    Casual Winefly

    Very cozy and personal tasting experience. You feel like you’re sitting in someone’s living room. Staff is very friendly, knowledgeable – I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The wines are excellent – the Viognier is one of the view white wines I’d enjoy drinking in winter in front of the fire place, very nicely balanced wood, caramel, vanilla and marzipan flavours. The Shiraz is nominated for 5* Platter rating and rightly so – yum! Pay them a visit, you’ll not regret it!

    August 23, 2010 at 18:33
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