Groot Constantia Pinotage 2018 offers a refined interpretation of South Africa’s signature grape, shaped by the cool maritime influence of the historic Constantia valley. The wine shows the balance and structure that come from careful vineyard management and thoughtful oak maturation.
The 2018 vintage opens with expressive aromas of mulberry, plum, raspberry, and bramble, layered with hints of mocha, graphite, violet, and aromatic spice. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with a velvety texture and fine-grained tannins that provide structure without heaviness. Flavors of red and black fruit unfold alongside subtle vanilla and dark chocolate notes, leading to a long, savory finish with lingering spice.
This Pinotage pairs beautifully with grilled steak, game meats, slow-braised dishes, or richly flavored stews, where the wine’s structure and complexity complement hearty flavors.
The 2018 vintage opens with expressive aromas of mulberry, plum, raspberry, and bramble, layered with hints of mocha, graphite, violet, and aromatic spice. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with a velvety texture and fine-grained tannins that provide structure without heaviness. Flavors of red and black fruit unfold alongside subtle vanilla and dark chocolate notes, leading to a long, savory finish with lingering spice.
This Pinotage pairs beautifully with grilled steak, game meats, slow-braised dishes, or richly flavored stews, where the wine’s structure and complexity complement hearty flavors.
The grapes were harvested in at 26° Balling and fermented on their skins, imparting color, flavor and fine tannins, until the wine was dry. During fermentation four pump-overs per day took place to encourage maximum extraction. The wine then spent 12 months in French oak barrels, of which 40% was new oak, with 20% in second, 20% in third and 20% in fourth fill barrels
Winemaker(s) : Boela Gerber & Rudolph Steenkamp (assistant winemaker)
Winemaker(s) : Boela Gerber & Rudolph Steenkamp (assistant winemaker)
Commander Simon van der Stel of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) arrived at the Cape supply station in 1679. Estranged from his wife, he arrived in the company of his children and sister-in-law, Cornelia Six. Back in the Netherlands, van der Stel had gained a solid background in viticulture at his vineyards in Muiderberg. There, he learned the art of wine and brandy making, which he was soon to implement here in the Cape.
The estate is today owned by the Groot Constantia Trust, an association incorporated under Section 21 of the Companies Act of 1973, which is committed to maintaining and restoring this national monument, South Africa's oldest and best-known wine estate. Constantia stands as a pinnacle of excellence for the wine industry and is an ideal example of the preservation of the country's cultural and historical heritage.
It is a fully operational farm, one of South Africa’s most visited tourist attractions, where a wide range of quality estate wines are created and sold (seven days a week), and a variety of other attractions, including restaurants and museums, make a visit an unforgettable experience.
The estate is today owned by the Groot Constantia Trust, an association incorporated under Section 21 of the Companies Act of 1973, which is committed to maintaining and restoring this national monument, South Africa's oldest and best-known wine estate. Constantia stands as a pinnacle of excellence for the wine industry and is an ideal example of the preservation of the country's cultural and historical heritage.
It is a fully operational farm, one of South Africa’s most visited tourist attractions, where a wide range of quality estate wines are created and sold (seven days a week), and a variety of other attractions, including restaurants and museums, make a visit an unforgettable experience.
