{"title":"Groot Constantia | Landgoed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_9b08b476-449f-45ea-a252-cdc8c5d9143d.jpg?v=1583836346\" alt=\"Groot Constantia Wine Farm and Vineyards beneath Table Mountain\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eFounded in 1685, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eGroot Constantia\u003c\/b\u003e is South Africa's oldest wine-producing estate. Its incredible journey began when Simon van der Stel, governor of the Cape of Good Hope, identified this specific 760-hectare parcel behind Table Mountain for its extraordinary viticultural potential. He named the farm after the Latin word for constancy and steadfastness. Tucked into the valley, the vineyards thrive in an exceptional maritime microclimate where cool ocean breezes sweep across ancient granite soils, forcing the vines to work hard and yielding grapes with a perfect balance of concentrated flavour and natural, crisp acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe estate's historical pedigree is legendary, long ago achieving global acclaim from some of history's most notable figures. The sweet and robust allocations crafted here became prized possessions across European courts; Napoleon Bonaparte famously drank them during his exile on St Helena, Bismarck sought them out, and King Louis Philippe of France stood as the estate's largest single buyer. Though the late nineteenth-century phylloxera crisis eventually forced a sale to the Cape government, the property is now protected by a dedicated trust tasked with preserving its remarkable cultural heritage for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eToday, this historic estate focuses on crafting world-class, characterful expressions that appeal directly to everyday drinkers looking for genuine regional identity. From pristine, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc to deeply spiced reds, these \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"236\"\u003eSouth African estate wines\u003c\/b\u003e offer a masterclass in elegance, effortlessly bridging old-world structure with the vibrant fruit purity of the New World. Every bottle serves as a direct link to the very origin of South African winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"10\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROOT CONSTANTIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"groot-constantia-merlot","title":"Groot Constantia Merlot 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrapes for the Groot Constantia Merlot are sourced from vineyards located on the steep valley on the eastern side of Table Mountain. Following fermentation the wine was matured for 18 months in French oak (61% new), 10% was second passage and 29% was third passage barrels. The result is a rich and ripe Merlot delivering aromas of sun ripened plum, mocha and dark chocolate enveloped in delicate hints of oak spice, tobacco and cinnamon. The palate of ripe black fruits and subtle oak is framed by firm tannins through to a lingering finish.[#intro]Matured for 18 months in French oak this Merlot packs a punch of flavour...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Groot Constantia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31455621677123,"sku":"A22GROOTMERLOT-1","price":23.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Merlot_c9a92a1e-a156-44c0-9694-f22e52a9f9ac.jpg?v=1583867227"},{"product_id":"groot-constantia-shiraz","title":"Groot Constantia Shiraz 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Groot Constantia Shiraz is an award winning wine with grapes sourced from vineyards that are tucked in the steep valley on the eastern side of Table Mountain. After fermentation the wine was matured for 14 months in 24% new French oak, 42% in second passage, 30% in third passage and 4% in fourth passage oak, which added complexity to the resulting wine. The warm ripening conditions of this vintage bring out the riper side of the Shiraz grape variety. Savoury notes are supported by liquorice and black pepper, as well as ripe plums and a hint of smoke. The wine shows beautiful intensity on the palate. The natural acidity adds freshness to the wine, and tannins are soft and approachable. [#intro]Smooth, opulent and gamey with spice and brambly fruit and a long peppery finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Groot Constantia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31455634817091,"sku":"A22GROOTSHIRAZ-1","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Shiraz_3db112ed-4465-4b2b-9cfa-4eb9721c1c25.jpg?v=1583868315"},{"product_id":"groot-constantia-grand-constance","title":"Groot Constantia Grand Constance 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Groot Constantia Grand Constance is a legendary sweet wine made from Muscat d'Frontignan. White Muscat is complemented with a small percentage of red Muscat, giving a this dessert wine a beautiful amber colour. The nose delivers opulent aromas of caramel, toffee and notes of dried fruit. The caramel and dried fruit follow through onto the palate which is beautifully balanced by a natural acidity leaving a very elegant and moreish finish. 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At the winery the selected grapes were treated delicately in the cellar and during the first half of fermentation the wine was pumped over four times per day, in order to oxygenate the wine. Post- fermentation extended maceration lasted approximately four weeks. The wine was the matured for 14 months in 225 litre French oak barrels, of which 73% were new, 9% second fill and 18% third fill. The Gouverneurs Reserve is Groot Constantia’s flagship red wine that shows beautiful complexity on the nose, with ripe, rich flavours of blackcurrant, dark chocolate and graphite, enriched by notes of cinnamon and cedar wood from the generous use of new oak. The black fruit and sweet spice follow through to the palate and the firm structure promises excellent ageing potential. 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