About The Winelands welcomes Matthew Day, Winemaker at Klein Constantia situated in Constantia, South Africa. In 2012, Matthew becoming the third winemaker since the farm was revived in the 1980s. Listen to the chat with Matthew below:
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About Matthew Day
Matthew grew up in Johannesburg, but a keen interest in winemaking saw him relocate to the Cape to pursue an education in this field. After graduating from Stellenbosch University with a Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) in Viticulture and Oenology, Matthew gained vital experience by working at various local and international estates, from Meerlust Estate in Stellenbosch to Chateau Belefont-Belcier in St Emilion, Elderton Estate in the Barossa Valley and Dancing Hares Estate in the Napa Valley.
In 2008, Matthew took on the role of assistant winemaker at Klein Constantia under the guidance of Adam Mason and then becoming winemaker in 2012. He was voted as one of The Drinks Business’s Top 30 winemakers under 40 to watch, and named Tim Atkin’s Young winemaker of the year for 2016.
‘It’s a sense of place, it’s about the sun, the wind, the soil, the team… it’s handcrafted, it’s a journey from the grape to the bottle’ – Matt Day, winemaker.
KLEIN CONSTANTIA, Where it all begun
About Klein Constantia
Described as one of the world’s most beautiful vineyards, Klein Constantia is set amidst ancient trees and lush greenery on the upper foothills of the Constantiaberg, with superb views across the Constantia Valley and False Bay.
Our 146 Hectare Wine Estate originally formed part of “Constantia”, a vast property established in 1685 by Simon van der Stel, the first governor of the Cape. This particular valley was chosen not only for its beauty, but also for the decomposed granite soils on its slopes, gently cooled by ocean breezes.
Klein Constantia Wines
Quality rather than quantity, is Klein Constantia’s philosophy and reflected in regularly winning top South African and international wine accolades.
Klein Constantia produces a premium Estate range, an accessible and easy-drinking KC range and, of course, our iconic natural sweet dessert wine, Vin de Constance. BUY ONLINE HERE
Our Estate range elegantly expresses the unique terroir of the Constantia Valley, with a portfolio that includes one of the Cape’s top Sauvignon Blancs, a Méthode Cap Classique Brut, Riesling, Chardonnay and an excellent Cabernet Sauvignon based blend.
Visit Klein Constantia
Wine Tasting
Numerous tasting offerings at Klein Constantia… to book any of the below offerings, email info@kleinconstantia.com
Enhance your experience by adding a cellar tour and choosing the privacy of Duggie’s Dungeon for your tasting. Cellar tours take approximately 30 minutes. A vineyard tour, which takes 40 minutes and includes a serving of MCC on the viewing deck when weather allows, can also be arranged.
The Legendary Vin de Constance – Over 300 years of history in every bottle
From Napoleon drinking Vin de Constance in exile on St Helena, the King of England stocking his cellars to Jane Austin and Charles Dickens amongst others all wrote about the luscious sweet wine. For the first time in history, arguably South Africa’s most iconic wine, Vin de Constance is now available in a patented 1,5 litre magnum bottle.
The Bistro
Situated alongside the tasting room under the Jacaranda trees, The Bistro @ Klein Constantia has created a unique wine and food experience. Focusing on fresh locally sourced seasonal ingredients, our menu embodies the ‘farm to table & head to toe’ theme. Cordon Bleu chef Graham Davies, has travelled throughout Europe exploring his passion for French and Italian cuisine.
Join The Wine Club @ Constantia here
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