Ward Constantia in the district of Cape Town is famous for its history and dried Muscat dessert wine. What is the name of this wine and in which vineyard conditions does it grow? What are the main grape varieties?
The wine is called Vin de Constance from Klein Constantia winery. Vineyard conditions: East facing slopes of Constantiaberg, south from Table Mountain False Bay brings cooling sea breezes (10km away) Granite soil on top of sandstone (good drainage) Rainfall is high 1000mm/pa Main varieties: Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz.