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INTRODUCTION• Successful operation since 1685.• One of the longest surviving
trademarks in the world today.• Exporting products to the US
since 1774.• Beautiful setting.• Magnificent terroir and award
winning wine.• Major tourist attraction.
HISTORY• Started in 1685.• Built up by slaves.• Impressive list of clients. • Exported to US since 1774.
HISTORY• Started in 1685.• Built up by slaves.• Impressive list of clients. • Exported to US since 1774.• Groot Constantia today.
MAGNIFICENT TERROIR• Altitude variance.• 9 different soil types.• Slope variances.• Maritime climate.• More classic wine style.
TOURIST ATTRACTION
• 300 000 visitors every year.• Wine tasting and cellar tours.• Museum and two restaurants. • Open 7 days a week.• 20 minutes drive from City Centre.
OUR PRODUCTSWhite wine (30% of production)Sauvignon BlancChardonnayBlanc de NoirGrand ConstanceGouverneurs Reserve
Red Wine (70% of production)Constantia RoodPinotageMerlotShirazCabernet SauvignonGouverneurs Reserve
OUR PRODUCTSWhite wine (30% of production)Sauvignon BlancChardonnayBlanc de NoirGrand ConstanceGouverneurs Reserve
Red Wine (70% of production)Constantia RoodPinotageMerlotShirazCabernet SauvignonGouverneurs Reserve
EXTENT OF OPERATION
• 160 hectares (90ha under vines).• 500 tons of grapes (400 000 bottles)• Exporting 60% of our volume.• R33 million turnover ($3,1 million)
SUMMARY• Successful operation since 1685.• One of the longest surviving trademarks in the world today.• Exporting products to the US since 1774.• Beautiful setting.• Magnificent terroir and award winning wine.• Major tourist attraction.