Constantia

On the southern slopes of the Table Mountain range lies the historic Constantia valley, part of the recently designated Cape Town CBD. The vineyards climb up the east-facing slopes of the Constantiaberg, where the vines benefit from the cool sea breezes blowing in from False Bay. The ward receives about 1,000mm of rain annually, making irrigation unnecessary. There are only a handful of cellars in this ward, where the cool climate favours the production of white wines, notably Sauvignon Blanc, and of course Klein Constantia’s dessert wine.