Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $12.17Original ZAR 200.00≈ €10.83 · £9.15 | www.kleinconstantia.com ↗ |
2025 Technical Specifications
Region Constantia
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Separate block fermentations; vessel for the primary fermentations is not specified.
Oak Types neutral oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Harvested at 4am. Each block was fermented separately. 80% underwent wild fermentation and 20% was inoculated with Non-Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Some fermentations took up to two months. 10% was aged in neutral 500L oak barrels, and the wine spent six months on gross lees before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes Appearance: light and bright. Nose: grapefruit, lime, kiwi. Palate: quince, citrus blossom, umami, bittersweet character, fresh salinity, lively vibrant acidity, textured and expressive. Finish: long and crisp.
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.59%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window Drink now or allow to develop for 2 years
Region Constantia
Soil Table mountain sandstone, Decomposed granite
Orientation East To South Facing
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Types neutral oak
Barrel Size 500L barrels
Production Details Vineyards range from 70m to 340m altitude. The wine is made up of 38 different parcels. Harvested at 4am to preserve freshness. Each block was fermented separately. 80% wild fermentation and 20% inoculated with Non saccharomyces Cerevisiae to enhance complexity and reduce sulphur requirements. Some ferments took up to 2 months to finish. 10% was barrel aged in neutral oak 500L barrels. The wine spent 6 months on the gross lees before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: grapefruit, limes, kiwi
Palate: quince, citrus blossom, umami, bittersweet aspect, fresh salinity, lively, vibrant acidity, textured, expressive
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window Drink now or allow to develop until 2026
Region Constantia
Soil Table mountain sandstone, Decomposed granite
Orientation East To South Facing
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Types neutral oak
Barrel Size 500L barrels
Production Details Vineyards range from 70m to 340m altitude. The wine is made up of 38 different parcels. Harvested at 4am to preserve freshness. Each block was fermented separately. 80% wild fermentation and 20% inoculated with Non saccharomyces Cerevisiae to enhance complexity and reduce sulphur requirements. Some ferments took up to 2 months to finish. 10% was barrel aged in neutral oak 500L barrels. The wine spent 6 months on the gross lees before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: grapefruit, limes, kiwi
Palate: quince, citrus blossom, umami, bittersweet aspect, fresh salinity, lively, vibrant acidity, textured, expressive
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.69%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window Drink now or allow to develop until 2026
Region Constantia
Soil Table mountain sandstone, Decomposed granite
Orientation East To South Facing
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Types neutral oak
Barrel Size 500L barrels
Production Details Vineyards range from 70m to 340m altitude. The wine is made up of 52 passes through 42 different parcels. Harvested at 4am to preserve freshness. Each block was fermented separately. 80% wild fermentation and 20% inoculated with Non saccharomyces Cerevisiae to enhance complexity and reduce sulphur requirements. Some ferments took up to 2 months to finish. 10% was barrel aged in neutral oak 500L barrels. The wine spent 6 months on the gross lees before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lemon, white peach, nectarine, wet stone minerality
Palate: tropical fruit, herbal notes, bold minerality, textured, well balanced acidity
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.88%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window Drink now or allow to develop until 2025
Region Constantia
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 0.5 days
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Quintessential Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc made from 44 different batches sourced from 43 vineyard blocks. Harvested at 4am. Each block was harvested and vinified separately. Only free run juice was used from a combination of whole bunch and destemmed grapes. The wine was made in a more oxidative style to leave stable flavour compounds. 25% of the fruit underwent 12 hours of skin contact. Fermented with 80% wild fermentation using 100% organic nutrients.
Tasting Notes
Nose: pink grapefruit, tangerine blossom, dried green fig, gooseberries, white nectarine, vanilla bean, cantaloupe
Palate: salinity, freshness, lively, electric, textured
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.38%
Residual Sugar 1.8 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window Drink now or allow to develop until 2024
Region Constantia
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 0.5 days
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Blend of various estate parcels kept separate through vinification and carefully blended to express Klein Constantia terroir. Harvested at 4am. 36 different blocks were harvested and vinified separately. Only free run juice was used from a combination of whole bunch and destemmed grapes. 25% of the fruit underwent 12 hours of skin contact. Fermented with 80% wild fermentation using 100% organic nutrients.
Tasting Notes
Nose: grapefruit, green fig, oyster shell salinity
Palate: full bodied, concentrated, textured, light acidity, bold minerality
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Klein Constantia Road, Constantia, 7806
Phone
+27 21 794 5188
Email
Owner
Zdeněk Bakala &
Charles D. Harman
Charles D. Harman
Cellarmaster
Matthew Day