Wine Review South Africa: Justin Van Wyk of Constantia Glen Winery
Wine Talks Global por Antoinette Landragin
Notas del episodio
COVID series, recorded 2020
Nestled beneath the majestic Constantia Nek, just a stone's throw away from the vibrant city center of Cape Town, lies Constantia Glen—a charming boutique wine estate renowned for its ultra-premium, cool-climate wines. Spread across 150 acres, with vineyards perched between 425 and 885 feet above sea level, Constantia Glen boasts a modest 75 acres under vine, limiting its annual wine production to a mere 100,000 bottles.
The estate's idyllic location in the undulating foothills of the Constantiaberg facilitates meticulous hand-harvesting practices, ensuring that every grape is carefully selected to uphold the handcrafted quality of the wines. Fanned by cold maritime breezes from the nearby Atlantic, originating from False Bay, the estate enjoys a temperate climate with an average temperature of 61ºF. This, ...