Vineyard Audio Guide: Deep Roots and Trade Routes

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Cape Town audio tour: Vineyard Audio Guide: Deep Roots and Trade Routes

This is a 1.9mi walking tour

It takes an average of 40 mins to complete.

Cape Town

South Africa

Free

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About the Tour

Take a stroll through some of the Cape’s most picturesque vineyards and meet the cast of grapes that give Groot Constantia’s wine so much personality. They’re a competitive bunch, and while Monsieur de Frontignan likes to reminisce about the glory of his youth, Pinotage and Ms Sauvignon Blanc are all about triumphing at international wine shows.

Nobody knows them better than Floricius Beukes, the estate’s viticulturist. He’ll join you on this playful walk, which will delight visitors of all ages – even those who aren’t yet old enough for their first glass of wine.

Credits:

Voice Artists:

Adrian Galley - Narrator
Vicky Barratt - Pinot Noir
Muscat - Adrian Galley
Victoria Barr - Chardonnay
Lindy Clarke - Cab Franc
Brady Ruiters - Torega Nacional
Scot Cooper - Pinotage
Gary Reuben Morris - Priest
Iain Manley - Merlot
Claire van den Heever - Sauvignon Blanc

Music:

Pears - Happy Morning
Mozart - Turkish March (Performed by Eduardo)
Silent Partner - Beach Front Property
Sunsearcher - Flamenco Rhythm
Kevin Macleod - As I Figure (Latinesque)
Pears - Making Bread
Lagos Disco Machine - Green Pullover
Doug Maxwell - Pink Flamenco
Gary Reuben Morris - Ends
Gunnar Olsen - Pisco Sour
Gary Reuben Morris - Used

Tour Producer

Groot Constantia

3 tours

We are the oldest wine estate in South Africa, established in 1685 by Simon van der Stel. We continue the tradition of making world-class wines on our beautiful estate, which is also a national heritage site. We provide tastings as well as cellar tours.

Preview Location

Location 21

Merlot & Chardonnay

N: Carry on going straight, along this path.

Let me introduce you to two of Groot Constantia’s more…congenial…vines. To your immediate left, is Mr Merlot.

MERLOT: Hello there. Charmed to make your acquaintance.

N: And in the next block, a little further up the path, ... Read More

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Start location
-34.0307572, 18.41798902
Total distance

3km
Final location
-34.03076276, 18.41802924
Distance back to start location

3.76m

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This tour starts at the entrance to Groot Constantia's cellar.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

Manor House, Cloete Cellar, Jonkershuis Restaurant, Simons Restaurant

Best time of day

9am to 5.30pm, 7 days a week.

Precautions

If you encounter baboons in the course of your walk, please don't tease or feed them. We also request that you don't pick grapes or otherwise interfere with the growth of the vines, which are very sensitive.

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