Travel the wine routes with Cape Town car hire

Travelling the wine routes is a delightful pastime, especially with the use of Cape Town car hire. Cape Town is a fantastic holiday destination and a surprisingly striking metropolis. Not far from the city is the beautiful Constantia Valley, home to the Constantia Wine Route and its charming, historic wine estates. An easy drive along this wine route is a memorable and worthwhile experience.

Travel the Constantia Wine Route with Cape Town car hire

The beautiful Constantia Valley has been under vine for over 300 years. Some of the estates along the wine route have been there almost as long, each one with a fascinating story behind its existence. Constantia’s wineries are remarkable places to visit; with cellar tours, wine tastings, and some excellent restaurants on offer. Why not try Cape Town car hire for a tour of the vineyards?

Constantia wine estates

Buitenverwachting

Buitenverwachting is a splendid wine estate situated in the Constantia Valley. Not far from False Bay, the winery is positioned on the slopes of the Constantiaberg and produces some wonderful wines. Also on the farm is a historical vineyard growing hanepoot table grapes. The table grape vines have been producing for over 100 years.

Special attractions:

• Buitenverwachting Restaurant: one of the top restaurants in the Cape
• Garden picnics: made to order by the restaurant

Constantia Uitsig

A tour of Constantia Uitsig is a remarkable experience. Visitors have the opportunity to sample fine wines, dine in prestigious restaurants, stay over in the wonderful hotel or relax with a luxurious treatment at the spa. The Wine shop is also a great place for browsing and gifts.

Special attractions:

• Constantia Uitsig Hotel: 16 garden rooms
• Constantia Uitsig Spa: treatments and therapies
• La Colombe Restaurant: excellent restaurant overseen by chef Luke Dale-Roberts
• Constantia Uitsig Restaurant
• The River Café
• The Wine Shop: at the entrance of the estate

Groot Constantia

The magnificent Groot Constantia wine estate is a place infused with rich history. Its exceptional wines can be sampled at the Tasting Cellar seven days a week and the Production and Maturation Cellar is open for tours every day.

Special attractions:

• The Manor House: a cultural history museum
• The Cloete Cellar: displays a variety of drinking vessels and wine making equipment
• Tasting Cellar: at the entrance to the estate
• Simon’s Restaurant: Friday nights are band nights and a jazz band plays on Sunday afternoons from 4:30pm
• Jonkershuis Restaurant: Cape Malay and classic cuisine with views of False Bay
• Vineyard picnics: arranged with Groot Constantia at least 24 hours in advance, picnics are made up on-site

Klein Constantia

The renowned “Vin de Constance”, a recreation of the celebrated “Constantia” is produced on the Klein Constantia wine estate. Klein Constantia is a gorgeous farm positioned on the slopes of the Constantiaberg. Its views extend through the valley and include False Bay. As well as “Vin de Constance”, produced in the original 500ml bottle, the vineyard produces an excellent selection of white and red wines.

Steenberg Wines

The lovely Steenberg Vineyards estate is situated on the slopes of the Steenberg Mountains. The farm produces a variety of excellent wines and is popular for its five star hotel (originally the old manor house), spa, restaurants and golf course. The winery offers wine tastings and is open every day.

Special attractions:

• Catharina’s Restaurant: fine food and wonderful views of False Bay, the Steenberg mountains and the vineyards.
• Bistro1682: A unique daytime restaurant
• Steenberg Spa
• An added bonus is the eco-conscious, championship 18 hole golf course.

Travelling the Constantia Wine Route is an exceptional experience. Make yours a memorable one with the convenience of Cape Town car hire.