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Napoleon's 'Wine of Exile' on display at Groot Constantia artefact exhibition
A selection of historical wine artefacts are on exhibit at Groot Constantia until 21 June and visitors are being offered a rare chance to view these relics, whi
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Rare bottle of Grand Constance from 1821 up for auction
An exceptionally rare bottle of Grand Constance 1821 – once destined to be part of the exclusive collection of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, and one of perhaps only twelve remaining in the world – will be auctioned at the Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction (CFRWA) on 22 May 2021.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Napoleon's first taste of Constantia was in 1804, in Paris!
On 5 May 1821 – two hundred years ago - Napoléon died on the volcanic island Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. Much has been said about the Constantia w
By Hannetjie du Preez · 9 min read
The Duke is back! Wellington Wines has sights set on being more brand and consumer focused
Wellington Wines draws from its namesake town’s proud history and recent in-depth market knowledge to put the Duke of Wellington firmly in the lead.
By Carlin Cloete · 5 min read
Grand Constance 1821 sold for record-breaking price
The bottle of Grand Constance 1821 that sold for a whopping R420 000 at the 2021 Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Babylonstoren launches new interactive wine museum
Babylonstoren recently launched a new museum of wine in South Africa's Cape Winelands. Africa's first and only wine museum of this scale was inaugurated by renowned folklore storyteller Babylonstoren.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Wines that stand the test of time
An intricate interplay of acidity, tannin, fruit concentration, terroir, and an experienced hand can allow a wine to outlive its maker.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
