Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve is a stunning red wine that originates from South Africa's oldest wine-producing estate. This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grapes, creating a complex and flavorful tasting experience. It boasts an intense, deep ruby color, and aromas of dark fruit, chocolate, and tobacco. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, and a hint of coffee, leading to a long and satisfying finish. The name "Gouverneurs Reserve" honors the visiting dignitaries and governors of the Dutch East India Company who once enjoyed the estate's wine. This wine is perfect for those who appreciate a full-bodied red with a hint of history and tradition.

Tasting Notes

Groot Constantia’s flagship red shows beautiful complexity on the nose, with ripe, rich flavours of blackcurrant, blueberries and graphite, supported by hints of vanilla and cinnamon. The black fruit and sweet spice follow through to the palate and the firm structure promises excellent ageing potential.

About the Winery

If you are looking for a wine with a grand history and tradition, look no further than the South African wine brand of Groot Constantia. The history of the oldest wine brand of South Africa dates back to as early as 1685, when the Groot Constantia grounds were first given to the Governor of the Cape of Good Hope. In the years after that, the ownership of these vineyards kept changing.

After a series of fire accidents sand restoration work, this place is now part of the South African Cultural History Museum. In the early 1880s, the Constantia dessert wine produced here was famous all over the world. In the year 2003, the Groot Constantia Estate started production of this famous wine and named it Grand Constance, much to the pleasure of all wine lovers.

Some of the popular wines created in this estate are:

Grand Constance – This signature wine is made from red & white Muscat de Frontignan grape varietal produced in the Constantia and Western Cape regions.

The white wines that you can get to enjoy from this label are:

Method Cap Classique Brut Rose - 60% Pinotage, 20% Pinot Noir and 17% Chardonnay

Sauvignon Blanc – 93% Sauvignon Blanc and 7% Semillon

Chardonnay – 100% Chardonnay varietal

Rose’ – Made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, along with the taste of a few varietals such as Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc

Some of the popular red wines from this label are:

Lady of Abundance – 34% Pinotage, 33% Shiraz, 32% Merlot and 1% Grenache

Merlot – 100% Merlot

Pinotage – 100%Pinotage

Today many people come to visit the Groot Constantia Estate, mainly because of the extremely beautiful sites located on the way. Along with this, you will also get to see additional wine estates, which make for an awesome wine route, which you cannot afford to miss.

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