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OMGD Winemakers Dinner – Klein Constantia (June 26)
Klein Constantia: A Legacy Rooted in the Cape’s Oldest Vines
Tucked beneath the craggy slopes of the Constantiaberg, Klein Constantia stands as one of South Africa’s most storied wine estates—a place where history, landscape, and craftsmanship have intertwined for more than three centuries.
Established in 1685 as part of the original Constantia estate, the property quickly gained renown for its naturally sweet wines, coveted by European courts and literary giants alike. Napoleon is said to have requested Constantia wine during his exile, while Jane Austen and Charles Dickens immortalised it in their writing.
"The winemaker’s dinner will explore this legacy through the wine maker who crafts it today"
Matthew Day
At the heart of it all is Matthew Day, only the third winemaker at Klein Constantia since the estate’s revival in the 1980s. A graduate of Stellenbosch University and a student of the world’s great wine regions, from Saint-Émilion to Barossa to Napa, Matthew brings global perspective to this singular Cape site.
Since taking the reins in 2012, his vision has been clear: to craft wines of restraint, elegance and longevity. Under his hand, Klein Constantia has earned a quiet reputation for excellence, not through noise, but through nuance
Vin de Constance
Vin de Constance dates back to 1685, when Simon van der Stel founded Constantia estate. Favoured by historic figures like Napoleon, Dickens, and Austen, it was once more highly regarded than other sweet wines such as Yquem and Tokay.
Made from Muscat de Frontignan grapes, Vin de Constance is known for its aromatic sweetness, flavours of apricot, honey, dried fruit, and balanced acidity, and pairs well with desserts or cheese.
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