The Winery High Constantia of Constantia of Western Cape

Winery High Constantia - Cabernet Franc
The winery offers 18 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is ranked in the top 3 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Constantia in the region of Western Cape

The Winery High Constantia is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 18 wines for sale in of Constantia to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery High Constantia wines

Looking for the best Winery High Constantia wines in Constantia among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery High Constantia wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery High Constantia wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery High Constantia

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery High Constantia

How Winery High Constantia wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tournedos rossini with port sauce, rack of lamb in a salt crust or salmon and goat cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery High Constantia

On the nose the red wine of Winery High Constantia. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery High Constantia. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery High Constantia

  • 2006With an average score of 4.42/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.04/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery High Constantia.

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Petit Verdot
  • Malbec
  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discovering the wine region of Constantia

The wine region of Constantia is located in the region of Cape Town of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Klein Constantia or the Domaine Groot Constantia produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Constantia are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Constantia often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, leather or potpourri and sometimes also flavors of citrus blossom, earthy or blackberry.

In the mouth of Constantia is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 19 estates and châteaux in the of Constantia, producing 191 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Constantia go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or beef.

The top sparkling wines of Winery High Constantia

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery High Constantia

How Winery High Constantia wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal escalope with lemon sauce, tagliatelle with carbonara or duck breast with orange sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery High Constantia

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery High Constantia. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery High Constantia

  • 2013With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery High Constantia.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon

Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.

The top white wines of Winery High Constantia

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery High Constantia

How Winery High Constantia wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of fish fondue, vegan leek and tofu quiche or 4 seasons pizza my way.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery High Constantia

On the nose the white wine of Winery High Constantia. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices. In the mouth the white wine of Winery High Constantia. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery High Constantia

  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery High Constantia.

  • Sauvignon Blanc

The word of the wine: Alcohol content

Quantity of alcohol in wine and in all alcoholic beverages, expressed in degrees or as a percentage.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery High Constantia

Planning a wine route in the of Constantia? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery High Constantia.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

News about Winery High Constantia and wines from the region

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More must-taste wines selected by Decanter’s Regional Editors for DFWE NYC

In the second part of this series, Decanter’s editorial team members highlight the wines they are looking forward to tasting at the upcoming Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC on Saturday 18th June 2022. Tina Gellie – Content Manager and Regional Editor (US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa) Burrowing Owl, Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada 2019 In 2016, while on a press trip to British Columbia’s Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, I had the pleasur ...

The word of the wine: Alcohol content

Quantity of alcohol in wine and in all alcoholic beverages, expressed in degrees or as a percentage.

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