The Secrets of South Africa’s $50,000 Wine Bottle! (Groot Constantia Tour)

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Discover the captivating history and exceptional wines of Groot Constantia, South Africa’s oldest wine estate established in 1685. Join us for an intimate wine tasting experience featuring five expertly paired wines with artisan chocolates, followed by an exclusive tour through the historic production cellars and maturation rooms filled with French oak barrels.
🍷 What You’ll Experience:

Five-wine tasting paired with handcrafted chocolates (Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinotage, Shiraz, Governor’s Reserve)
Behind-the-scenes production cellar tour with 340 years of winemaking history
The Napoleon connection: why this wine was worth $50,000 per bottle
Historic manor house and Cloete Cellar dating back to 1791
Stories of Simon van der Stel and the Cape Colony’s founding
Learn why Groot Constantia produces 70% red wine in a cool climate region

This immersive experience connects wine lovers from Norway, Germany, Australia, the USA, Canada, and around the world to South Africa’s rich viticultural heritage. From hand-harvested grapes to French oak aging, witness every step of the winemaking process at a National Heritage Site.
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0:00 – Intro
1:40 – Wine & Chocolate Tasting Explained
4:30 – Rosé & Sauvignon Blanc
7:20 – Pinotage & Shiraz
10:15 – Governor’s Reserve
13:00 – Maturation Cellar Tour
17:30 – Production & Fermentation
21:00 – Estate History & Napoleon Story
25:00 – Vineyards & Manor House
28:30 – Final Reflections