Klein Constantia, Riesling, Constantia Valley, Cape, South Africa 2021

Dating back to 1685 and described as one of the world’s most beautiful wine estates, Klein Constantia is set amidst ancient trees on the upper foothills of Constantiaberg.

Constantia was established as a wine region in South Africa between False Bay and Hout Bay by the Governor of the Cape, Simon Van der Stel. The perfect location for cool climate wines, it was here that the first Muscat de Frontignan grapes in the Constantia Valley were planted, thus beginning the legacy of one of the world’s most famous wines. Klein Constantia’s Vin de Constance was prized by leaders and aristocracy throughout 18th century Europe most famously Napolean, and today is considered possibly the world’s greatest natural dessert wine.

A range of elegant Estate wines are also produced, six single vineyard wines are currently produced, following identification of specific microclimates throughout the estate. To protect their environment, Klein Constantia is aligned with that of the World Wildlife Fund to unite conservation and agricultural development, committed to maintaining the Cape Floristic Province of the surrounding area that is home to 14,000 different species of flora and fauna. Klein Constantia has been recognised as a WWF Conservation Champion since 2011.

Bright and light in appearance. The nose bursts with aromas of stone fruit, bees wax and jasmine. Full bodied, the palate is fresh and vibrant with a firm acid backbone. Lime and orange blossom flavours persist well into the finish and are supported by a broad, elegant mouthfeel.

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