Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $23.12Original ZAR 380.00≈ €20.58 · £17.38 | www.kleinconstantia.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $28.02Original CHF 23.16 | vinello.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.32%
Residual Sugar 3.6 g/L
pH 3.65
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Petit Verdot, 9% Shiraz
Region Constantia
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Parcels are identified and blocks divided into portions for picking at optimal ripeness; grapes undergo bunch and berry sorting so only healthy berries are selected.
Tasting Notes Red berries, dark fruit, wood spice, cigar box, graphite, dark cherry, cocoa, dark chocolate and spice; rich and intense with layered tannins, freshness, elegance and a long persistent finish.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.48%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Shiraz, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon58%
Petit Verdot33%
Shiraz8%
Malbec1%
Drinking Window now but this wine is made to age for 5 to 10 years
Region Constantia
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Production Details Each parcel is carefully identified and blocks are split into multiple portions in order to harvest at the perfect ripeness. The grapes are then bunch and berry sorted to ensure that only the healthiest berries are selected. Malo-lactic fermentation takes place in 40% new French oak barrels after alcoholic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 15 months before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; black cherry, plum, sandalwood, tomato leaf, slate and graphite; vibrant red fruit, gentle spice, silky tannins, and a smooth mocha finish.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.31%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon71%
Petit Verdot16%
Malbec13%
Drinking Window Drink now but this wine is made to age for 5 to 10 years.
Region Constantia
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Production Details Each parcel is carefully identified and blocks are split into multiple portions in order to harvest at the perfect ripeness. The grapes are then bunch and berry sorted to ensure that only the healthiest berries are selected. Malo-lactic fermentation takes place in 40 % new French oak barrels after alcoholic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 15 months before blending and bottling.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.38%
Residual Sugar 3.29 g/L
pH 3.82
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon69%
Malbec28%
Petit Verdot3%
Drinking Window Drink now but this wine is made to age for 5 to 10 years.
Region Constantia
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Each parcel is carefully identified and blocks are split into multiple portions in order to harvest at the perfect ripeness. The grapes are then bunch and berry sorted to ensure that only the healthiest berries are selected. Malo-lactic fermentation takes place in 40% new French oak barrels after alcoholic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 15 months before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: strawberries, raspberries, red peppercorn, oak spice
Palate: full-bodied, dense grippy tannins, red fruit, elegant backbone, long rich finish
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.78
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon61%
Petit Verdot20%
Malbec19%
Drinking Window Drink now but this wine is made to age for 5 to 10 years.
Region Constantia
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Production Details Each parcel is carefully identified and blocks are split into multiple portions in order to harvest at the perfect ripeness. The grapes are then bunch and berry sorted to ensure that only the healthiest berries are selected. Malo-lactic fermentation takes place in 40% new French oak barrels after alcoholic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 15 months before blending and bottling.
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.98%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon64%
Petit Verdot19%
Malbec17%
Drinking Window Drink now but this wine is made to age for 5 to 10 years.
Region Constantia
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Production Details Each parcel is carefully identified and blocks are split into multiple portions in order to harvest at the perfect ripeness. The grapes are then bunch and berry sorted to ensure that only the healthiest berries are selected. Malo-lactic fermentation takes place in 40% new French oak barrels after alcoholic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 15 months before blending and bottling.
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.62%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.64
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon58%
Malbec39%
Petit Verdot3%
Drinking Window Drink now but this wine is made to age for 5 to 10 years.
Region Constantia
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 15 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Production Details Each parcel is carefully identified and blocks are split into multiple portions in order to harvest at the perfect ripeness. The grapes are then bunch and berry sorted to ensure that only the healthiest berries are selected. Malo-lactic fermentation takes place in 40% new French oak barrels after alcoholic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 15 months before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: black fruit, red fruit, wood spice
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.64%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Shiraz, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon40%
Malbec25%
Shiraz19%
Petit Verdot16%
Drinking Window now but this wine is made to age for 5 to 10 years.
Region Constantia
Fermentation Vessels French Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Production Details Our intention for the Estate Red Blend 2016 was to produce a wine that represents our unique location. Over the years we have selected cultivars that best suit our terroir, planting them on the lower and warmer slopes of Klein Constantia. Located in one of the coolest wine growing regions in South Africa, we are able to achieve ripeness in conjunction with delicate tannins, allowing us to create a more elegant and refined red wine. Each parcel is carefully identified and blocks are split into multiple portions in order to harvest at the perfect ripeness. The grapes are then bunch and berry sorted to ensure that only the healthiest berries are selected. Malo-lactic fermentation takes place in 40 % new French oak barrels after alcoholic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 12 months before blending and bottling.
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.51%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon44%
Shiraz29%
Malbec15%
Petit Verdot12%
Drinking Window 5 to 10 years
Region Constantia
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French
Production Details Our Estate Red Blend 2015 was made as elegant and terroir specific as possible. Using our new reverse tronconic tanks has allowed for maximum fruit expression during the fermentation process. Optimizing barrel selection and aging of the wine has also been a big focus in. Each parcel is carefully identified and blocks are split into multiple portions in order to harvest at the perfect ripeness. The grapes are then bunch and berry sorted to ensure that only the healthiest berries are selected. Malo-lactic fermentation takes place in 40% new French oak barrels after alcoholic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 12 months before blending and bottling.
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.36%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.76
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon58%
Shiraz19%
Petit Verdot14%
Malbec9%
Drinking Window Drink now but this wine is made to age for 5 to 10 years.
Region Constantia
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French
Production Details Each parcel is carefully identified and blocks are split into multiple portions in order to harvest at the perfect ripeness. The grapes are then bunch and berry sorted to ensure that only the healthiest berries are selected. Malo-lactic fermentation takes place in 50% new French oak barrels after alcoholic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 12 months before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruit, black fruit, cinnamon spice
Palate: full bodied, savoury, well-integrated oak
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.4%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
pH 3.8
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon68%
Petit Verdot19%
Malbec13%
Drinking Window Drink now but this wine is made to age for 5 to 10 years.
Region Constantia
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French
Production Details Each parcel is carefully identified and blocks are split into multiple portions in order to harvest at the utmost perfect ripeness. The grapes are then bunch and berry sorted to ensure that only the healthiest ripe berries are selected. Malo-lactic fermentation takes place in 50% new French oak barrels after alcoholic fermentation. The wine is then aged for 12 months before blending and bottling.
2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.37%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.76
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon67%
Petit Verdot20%
Malbec13%
Drinking Window Drink now but this wine is made to age for 5 to 10 years.
Region Constantia
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 16 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French
Production Details Each parcel is carefully identified and blocks are split into multiple portions in order to harvest everything at the utmost perfect ripeness. Everything is then bunch and berry sorted to ensure that only the healthiest ripe berries are selected. There is minimal extraction during fermentation and Malo-lactic fermentation took place in barrel 60% new French oak after alcoholic fermentation and then is aged for 16 months before blending and bottling.
2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.53 g/L
pH 3.66
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Shiraz, Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon31%
Cabernet Franc29%
Malbec22%
Shiraz13%
Petit Verdot5%
Drinking Window Drink now but this wine is made to age for 5 to 10 years.
Region Constantia
Oak Details 65% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak65%
Production Details The wine was aged for 15 Months in 65% new oak. The grapes were 100% hand sorted and fermented in small batches for maximum diversity between parcels and blocks.
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $28.02Original CHF 23.16 | vinello.ch ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2231215 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
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