Catch the views and linger at Constantia Glen

A wine farm must be 4 issues: lovely, attractive, fairly and gorgeous. Constantia Glen is all of these, and I can add a couple of extra descriptions. However you get the image.

In fact, the wine is the actual attraction (for me, anyway) however the views assist. Lots. If I wasn’t in search of a view, I’d purchase a bottle and drink it at dwelling.

This wine farm within the coronary heart of the Constantia Wine Valley on the higher reaches of the Constantiaberg makes you are feeling such as you’ve stepped into the well-known Napa Valley in California. Vineyards so far as the attention can see and past that, the mountain.

I’m nearly too distracted by the surroundings to concentrate to the wine. Nearly. That first sip advised me every thing I wanted to know and it’s a powerful “sure!” from me, I’ll be coming again once more.  The Constantia Glen 5 (2018) mix is wealthy, full-bodied and simply spicy sufficient for the more and more chilly autumn days.

However wait, there’s extra. The meals should not be neglected. Indulging in heat, flavourful dishes is simply what you want on gloomy winter days.

Guests can take pleasure in Constantia Glen’s well-known conventional Austrian beef goulash served with Spätzle, French onion soup with croûte au fromage, and scrumptious roasted cauliflower soup served with crispy, freshly baked bread. The soups can be found at R95 and the Austrian beef goulash at R130 per particular person, or R110 for the trio. Every of those winter heaters may be partnered completely with Constantia Glen’s elegant wines.

Constantia Glen’s winter menu additionally surprises with slow-cooked lamb shank served with mashed potatoes, wild mushrooms, greens and pink wine jus obtainable at R250 per particular person. Get pleasure from these hearty dishes subsequent to a roaring fireplace within the cosy glass home surrounded by the gorgeous winter winery views or within the heat winter solar within the out of doors cobblestone or fountain seating areas. Add a easy, elegant bottle of Constantia Glen pink wine and a further mouth-watering platter of artisanal cheese and charcuterie to actually take advantage of your expertise at Constantia Glen.

If anybody ever wonders the place to search out me, I’ll most likely be right here. Absorbing the views (and the wine), hiding out from the actual world. My recommendation? Overlook the hustle and bustle of town. Don’t rush this expertise. Linger a little bit longer.

Photos: Constantia Glen